Electrical Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

401(k) with company match

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Power and Industry Business Sector. The role includes evaluating facilities, estimating costs, and designing electrical distribution systems for diverse clients.

The position supports a hybrid workplace policy and emphasizes strong communication with clients and internal teams. A PE license and ABET-accredited degree are preferred, with 8+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 8 years related experience in electrical power distribution.
• PE license and multi-state reciprocity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing facilities and perform conceptual studies.
• Design electrical power distribution systems and related systems.
• Estimate engineering and construction costs.
• Develop project documents and ensure quality assurance.
• Lead tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited program preference

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our Power and Industry Business Sector. This position will participate in the evaluation, estimating, and design of new or refurbished systems for industrial, power, utility, government, health care, educational, and commercial clients. This position is eligible for GAI’s flexible Hybrid workplace place/Telework Policy.

This positionwill function as a member of a teamor independentlyto design electrical distribution and related systems, such as communications or fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating existing facilities
• Performingconceptual studies
• Estimatingengineering and construction costs
• Designing electrical power distribution systems
• Strong, effective communication skills are required, with internal and external contacts as well as clients.
• Must have good skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with drafting programs, particularly AutoCAD and Revitispreferred.
• Experience with Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software is preferred.

General Characteristics:

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
• Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years related experience.
• Experience with electrical power distribution systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technologyisrequired.
• A B.S. in Electrical Engineeringfrom an ABET-accredited university programis preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.

Project and Task Management:

• Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
• Predominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility:

• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
• Mentors’ direct reports and other engineers.
• Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.

Communication Skills:

• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
• Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
• Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
• Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased, competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Professional Engineer

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