Field Electrician

GFT. • Fife, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Field Electrician – Power System Assessments to join our Building and Places Team on an as needed basis/hourly basis in Fife, WA! This role will require frequent local travel (up to 100 miles), with possible occasional travel to project sites across the U.S. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Active Washington State EL01 Journeyman Electrician License
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a journey-level electrician
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E safety practices
• Ability to interpret electrical plans, one-lines, and panel schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspection of energized electrical equipment including panelboards, disconnects, MCCs, vaults, and transformers, generally operating at low voltage (≤480V), with occasional work involving medium-voltage systems (5 kV–15 kV) such as transformers, junction vaults, switches, and switchgear.
• Install and remove load monitoring equipment (current transformers, data loggers, etc.) for NEC 220.87 load studies.
• Collect and record electrical system data for coordination, short-circuit, and arc-flash studies.
• Prepare field reports, photos, and one-line markups documenting existing conditions.
• Follow NFPA 70E and LOTO safety procedures at all times.
• Report directly to the Project Manager and collaborate with electrical engineers and designers.
• Travel within the region and occasionally to out-of-state projects.

Benefits

• 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.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed