Senior Electrical Design Engineer

GTI Fabrication • Buffalo, NY

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

GTI is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design and technical execution of modular infrastructure projects. This role owns electrical system architecture from concept through production while providing technical leadership across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and product development. May require up to 10% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience designing industrial electrical systems or power infrastructure
• Experience developing electrical schematics and production documentation
• Experience performing electrical calculations supporting industrial power systems
• Experience leading technical engineering activities across cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Generator Systems, Modular Data Centers, industrial skids, or similar infrastructure
• Experience with switchgear, generators, UPS systems, transformers, protection systems, PLCs, or industrial controls
• Familiarity with NEC, UL, IEEE, NFPA, or related industry standards
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems supporting modular infrastructure and industrial power systems
• Develop electrical architectures, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules
• Integrate generators, switchgear, transformers, batteries, UPS systems, PLCs, instrumentation, protection devices, and monitoring systems
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, controls, and project teams
• Perform and review electrical calculations supporting power distribution, equipment sizing, protection, grounding, and system performance
• Develop production-ready electrical documentation supporting manufacturing, testing, and integration
• Support compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, UL requirements, and customer specifications
• Lead engineering design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers
• Support prototype builds, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for electrical system issues
• Work with manufacturing teams to improve product quality and manufacturability
• Drive engineering standards, documentation quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior