Electrical Project Engineer

GFT. • Raleigh, NC

2d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer for its Building and Places Team, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, or Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at an office. The electrical team develops efficient and innovative building electrical systems that support comfort, sustainability, resilience, and performance.

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

The role involves surveying existing conditions, designing electrical and control systems, supporting construction, coordinating with clients and project teams, and producing reports and design documents. The engineer is expected to deliver quality work on time and within budget, follow client and company procedures and engineering guidelines, and collaborate across disciplines.

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.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience with 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 coordinate new designs with existing electrical and control systems.
• Design low- and medium-voltage power distribution, standby and emergency generation, interior and exterior lighting, local area IT networks, access control, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Provide construction assistance, including electrical shop drawing reviews, 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 and in compliance with quality control procedures and engineering guidelines.
• Prepare project specifications.
• 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to 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, 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