Electrical Engineer Project Manager

Overview

GFT is seeking an Electrical Engineer Project Manager to support a variety of projects in the West Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Fife, WA 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.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Our Electrical Engineers enjoy working on a diverse range of projects in a variety of sectors, including schools, military, healthcare, municipal, institutional, commercial, and multi-family residential. This role will entail managing a project from project award through final construction.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Electrical Engineer Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

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

• Manage a team of engineers/designers to complete electrical design projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as required for a successful project.
• Interface with clients and owners.
• Writing project specifications.
• Managing project budgets.
• Meet with clients for the purposes of obtaining future work.
• Design building and site lighting systems.
• Size, coordinate, and specify lighting fixtures and electrical distribution equipment.
• Calculate and analyze electrical loads.
• Perform lighting calculations to ensure adequate light distribution and energy-efficient design.
• Provide design support in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Attend meetings with the project team, including architects and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure electrical design complies with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare documentation for permit applications and agency review.
• Perform construction site visits and write field reports.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the A/E/C industry
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Revit MEP, AutoCad, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Authorization to work in the United States (required)
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $120,000-$175,000. 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.

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

GFT 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 of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Fife, WA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $120,000-$175,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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