Electrical Project Engineer

GFT • Boston, MA

4d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer for its Boston, Massachusetts office. The role supports electrical design for public- and private-sector facility projects, including federal transit stations, industrial and commercial facilities, schools, government projects, and institutional projects. The electrical team develops efficient, innovative building systems that support comfort, sustainability, resilience, and performance.

The engineer will survey existing systems and design electrical power distribution and related systems, including low- and medium-voltage distribution, standby and emergency generation, lighting, access control, security, and fire alarm systems. The role also involves preparing design criteria and directives, calculations, technical analyses, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and studies; supporting construction; coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams; and delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality procedures and engineering guidelines.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid in-person and remote work environment. Core business hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The stated salary range is $120,000–$150,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in engineering and design of electrical systems.
• 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 with 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, with the ability to drive successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Survey existing system conditions to support interfaces between new designs and existing electrical and control systems.
• Design electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, standby and emergency generation, interior and exterior lighting, access control, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Provide construction assistance, including electrical shop drawing reviews, contractor relations, and site surveys.
• Lead and 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.
• Participate actively in project teams and production work.
• Prepare project specifications and electrical construction cost estimates.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.
• Prepare electrical design criteria documents, design directive drawings, system calculations and technical analyses, contract design drawings, and detailed and performance-based specifications.

Benefits

• Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, 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