Roadway Lighting/Illumination Engineer

GFT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k)

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Roadway Lighting / Illumination Engineer to join our Building and Places Team. This role supports multiple offices (New York, Mechanicsburg, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and East Brunswick) in a hybrid work model.

You will develop roadway lighting designs, analyze lighting warrants, and coordinate with architects, civil, and transportation teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, a BS in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, and proficiency with VISUAL,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of roadway lighting design experience.
• BS in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• EIT or PE is a plus.
• Experience with highway lighting warrants, NEC/IBC.
• Familiarity with DOT design standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys of existing conditions.
• Develop project specifications and cost estimates for construction.
• Coordinate work with architectural, civil, bridge, highway/roadway teams.
• Develop final record drawings at project completion.
• Provide support during construction activities as needed.
• Participate in meetings with clients, government agencies, utility companies and project teams.

Skills

Lighting design

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering BS

Architectural Engineering BS

Tools

VISUAL

AGi32

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

What You Will Do

New York, NY, Mechanicsburg, PA, Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, or East Brunswick, NJ Offices. At

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

GFT is seeking a Roadway Lighting / Illumination Engineer to join our Building and Places Team! This role follows a hybrid work model at either of our New York, NY, Mechanicsburg, PA, Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, or East Brunswick, NJ Offices. At GFT, the electrical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for electrical systems. In developing energy-efficient power systems 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.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Perform site survey of existing conditions.
• Review Submittal
• Respond to RFI’s
• Develop project specifications and cost estimates for construction.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines (architectural, civil, bridge, highway/roadway, etc.) during the design process.
• Develop Final record drawing at the completion of projects.
• Provide support during construction activities as needed.
• Participate in meetings with clients, government agencies, utility companies and project teams.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• 5 plus years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering is preferred.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus, but not required.
• Preparation of technical and cost proposals for the electrical design components of various transportation and facility projects.
• Preparation of lighting analysis including developing highway lighting warrants, criteria, reports and designs.
• Understanding and application of codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, IBC for completing electrical and lighting design work.
• Proficiency in the use of the AASHTO, IES Roadway Lighting Publications, and associated design manuals.
• Proficiency with VISUAL and/or AGi32 lighting analysis software.
• Capacity to independently prepare Roadway Lighting designs and familiarity with one or more NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, NJTA, TBTA, MassDOT, DDOT, PennDOT design standards and practices is preferred.
• Experience with Bentley’s OpenRoads, Autodesk’s Civil 3D, AutoCAD/REVIT and familiarity with BIM is a plus.
• Previous DOT and Design-Build experience is a plus.
• Experience in low voltage power distribution, communications and systems engineering primarily for the transportation/transit industry is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced cooperative team environment spanning across multiple offices.
• Desire to participate and excel with a broad range of project types, roles, customers, and tasks.
• Ability to lead analysis, design and preparation of electrical engineering elements and plans for agencies.
• Assists in determining project schedules, cost estimates, and budget requirement.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. 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: Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, East Brunswick, Baltimore, New York

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time

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