Project Designer, Electrical

GFT • Chicago, IL

3d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a growing team as an Electrical Design Engineer in our Chicago, IL office! This is a hybrid position. At GFT, the electrical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for electrical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy-efficient lighting and power systems to advanced electrical vehicle and photovoltaic system designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include electrical design for various public and private sector facilities projects including transit stations, aviation, industrial, commercial, schools, federal, state and local government and institutional projects regionally. Prepare electrical design criteria documents, electrical design directive drawings, electrical system calculations, electrical system technical analyses, electrical system contract design drawings, detailed specifications and performance-based specifications for electrical power distribution and related systems.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the engineering and design of electrical systems
• Electrical power design experience is required
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards and energy codes
• Experienced with facility site surveys to document existing conditions, reports, feasibility studies, design, specifications, cost estimating, and construction activity support.
• Proficient on AutoCAD and Revit

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) are preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing site survey of existing system conditions for interface of new designs with existing electrical and life safety systems.
• Design of electrical systems including low/medium voltage power distribution, standby/emergency generation, interior/exterior lighting for buildings, low voltage systems such as access control, security and fire alarm systems
• Construction assistance including electrical shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys
• Lead and participate in meetings clients, state agencies, 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 on project teams in an active production role
• Preparation of project specifications
• Preparation of electrical construction cost estimates
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
• Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
• Perform quality work that promotes client retention
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical floor plans, equipment schematic diagrams, equipment 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, 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