Electrical Project Engineer

GFT. • Boston, MA

6d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer for its Boston, Massachusetts office. The electrical team develops efficient and innovative building electrical systems, contributing to resilient and sustainable facilities. The role supports public- and private-sector projects, including transit stations, industrial and commercial facilities, schools, government buildings, and institutional projects.

The engineer will produce electrical design criteria, directives, calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. The role includes surveying existing systems, designing power distribution and related systems, assisting during construction, coordinating with clients and project teams, and ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery in accordance with quality procedures and engineering guidelines. The position works collaboratively across disciplines and contributes actively to project production.

This is a full-time position based in Boston with a hybrid in-person and remote work environment. Core business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The stated salary range is $120,000–$150,000, dependent on experience and geographic location. GFT is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in electrical systems engineering and design.
• Electrical power design experience.
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes and standards, and energy codes.
• Experience with facility surveys, reports, feasibility studies, design, specifications, cost estimating, and construction activity support.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Security and communication design experience.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or capable of taking the PE exam within a year of starting.
• Experience with Revit.
• Experience with MicroStation.
• Experience with power studies, including short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc-flash analysis.
• Proficiency using SKM Power Tools Software or ETAP.
• Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to drive successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys of existing system conditions to coordinate new designs with existing electrical and control systems.
• Design electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, standby and emergency generation, interior and exterior building lighting, and low-voltage access control, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Provide construction assistance, including electrical shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys.
• Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state and city agencies, utility representatives, and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets.
• Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality-control procedures and engineering guidelines.
• Participate actively in project teams in a production role.
• Prepare project specifications and electrical construction cost estimates.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate and verify as-built drawings.
• Produce quality work that promotes client retention.
• Develop reports and design documents, including electrical floor plans, equipment schematic and block diagrams, electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, protective-device coordination studies, and arc-flash studies.

Benefits

• Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs and parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Access to internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level