Electrical Project Engineer

GFT • Raleigh, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join its Building and Places Team in Raleigh, North Carolina, or Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular office attendance. The electrical team develops efficient and innovative building electrical systems, with a focus on comfort, sustainability, resilience, and system performance.

The engineer will execute electrical design, inspection, and condition-assessment projects for public-sector and other facilities nationwide. Project types include education, industrial, federal and military, water and wastewater treatment, commercial, manufacturing, state and local government, and institutional facilities. Work includes preparing design criteria, drawings, calculations, technical analyses, contract documents, and detailed and performance-based specifications for electrical power distribution and related systems.

The role involves surveying existing electrical and control systems; designing power distribution, generation, lighting, IT network, access control, security, and fire alarm systems; supporting construction; coordinating with clients and project teams; and preparing reports and technical design documents. The engineer is expected to deliver work on time, within budget, and in accordance with client and company quality procedures and engineering guidelines.

GFT is a privately held AEC firm working across transportation, water, power, and buildings. The company describes its workforce as more than 5,000 engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and other professionals. GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires successful completion of a criminal background check for advertised positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical technology, or architectural engineering with an electrical focus.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in engineering and design of electrical systems.
• 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.
• Experience using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD).
• Electrical power design experience.
• Ability to work independently or effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to obtain PE licensure within two years of employment.
• Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to drive successful project completion.
• Experience with alternative project delivery.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit).
• Experience in power studies, such as short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and arc-flash analysis.
• Proficiency using SKM Power Tools Software.
• Security and communication design experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys of existing system conditions to support the integration of 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, local area IT networks, access control, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Provide construction assistance, including electrical shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys.
• Participate in meetings with clients, state and city agencies, utility service 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.
• Prepare project specifications.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate and verify as-built drawings.
• Perform 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

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, including access to internal and external training programs and support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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