Electrical Project Engineer

GFT•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer for its Boston, Massachusetts office. The role designs electrical systems for public- and private-sector facilities, including federal transit stations, industrial and commercial buildings, schools, government facilities, and institutional projects. The position supports efficient, innovative, resilient, and sustainable building systems. The engineer develops electrical design criteria and directives, calculations and technical analyses, contract drawings, detailed and performance-based specifications, reports, and construction cost estimates. Designs include low- and medium-voltage power distribution, standby and emergency generation, interior and exterior lighting, and low-voltage systems such as access control, security, fire alarms, and communications. The role also supports construction, coordinates with clients and project teams, and contributes to quality-controlled project delivery within schedule and budget. The position is based in Boston and uses a hybrid in-person and remote work environment. Core business hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. GFT is a privately held architecture, engineering, and construction firm with more than 5,000 employees. The advertised role is full-time.

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 communications design experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Survey existing site conditions and systems to coordinate new designs with existing electrical and control systems.
Design electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, standby and emergency generation, building lighting, and low-voltage access control, security, and fire alarm systems.
Prepare electrical design criteria, directive drawings, calculations, technical analyses, contract drawings, detailed and performance-based specifications, and reports.
Prepare electrical floor plans, equipment schematic and block diagrams, electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, protective-device coordination studies, and arc-flash studies.
Provide construction assistance, including reviewing electrical shop drawings, coordinating with contractors, and conducting site surveys.
Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state and city agencies, utility representatives, and project teams.
Deliver projects on time, within client budgets, and in compliance with client and company quality-control procedures and engineering guidelines.
Participate actively in project teams and collaborate across disciplines.
Prepare project specifications and electrical construction cost estimates.
Coordinate and verify as-built drawings.
Perform quality work that supports client retention.

Benefits

Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Wellness programs.
Parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Paid time off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Professional development, internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.