Electrical Project Engineer

GFT; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

GFT is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Building and Places Team in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Mechanicsburg. This hybrid role requires regular office attendance and involves designing electrical systems for diverse facilities with a focus on energy efficiency and reliability.

The candidate will lead design efforts, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA and energy codes while driving project success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• PE license preferred or able to obtain within two years.
• Proficient with NEC, NFPA codes, energy codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design, inspection, and condition assessment for public sector facilities.
• Prepare electrical design criteria documents, drawings, calculations, and specs.
• Review electrical shop drawings and support contractors in the field.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, utility reps, and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget and quality standards.
• Develop reports and design documents including load calculations and short circuit studies.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Code knowledge NEC/NFPA

Site surveys

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM Power Tools

Revit

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Building and Places Team in Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, or Mechanicsburg, PA. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office. 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 power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing 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. Explore some of our signature projects.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include executing electrical design, inspection, condition assessment projects for various public sector facilities including education, industrial, federal and military facility, water/wastewater treatment facilities, commercial, manufacturing, state and local government and institutional projects nationally.

Join our team to prepare electrical design criteria documents, electrical design 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.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Performing site survey of existing system conditions for interface of new designs with existing electrical and control systems.
• Design of electrical systems including low/medium voltage power distribution, standby/emergency generation, interior/exterior lighting for buildings, local area IT networks, access control, security and fire alarm systems
• Construction assistance including; electrical shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys
• Participate in meetings with 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
• Preparation of project specifications
• 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.

Education | Experience

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Minimum bachelor’s in electrical engineering, Electrical Technology or Architectural Engineering with Electrical focus
• 4+ years of progressive experience in the engineering and design of electrical systems
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred or the ability to obtain the PE licenses within two years of employment
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards and energy codes
• Experienced with facility surveys, reports, feasibility studies, design, specifications, cost estimating, and construction activity support.
• Project management and leadership skills, capable of driving the successful completion of projects is a plus.
• Experience with alternative project delivery is a plus
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Experience using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD) is required
• Building Information Modeling (BIM – Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus
• Electrical power design experience is required
• Experience in Power Studies, such as Short Circuit Study, Coordination Study, and Arc Flash Analysis is preferred
• Proficiency using SKM Power Tools Software is preferred
• Security and communication design experience is preferred

What We Prefer You Bring

• Experience with alternative project delivery is a plus
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location

Raleigh, Charlotte, or Mechanicsburg

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time

Legal Compliance

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.