Entry Level Electrical Engineer

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an Entry Level Electrical Engineer to support our Buildings & Places group in 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. 

What you will be challenged to do:

The Entry Level Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design and modeling of building and site power and lighting systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. This role involves performing lighting calculations, selecting and specifying equipment, and using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam to develop design documentation. The engineer will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct site visits, and assist in resolving design and construction issues.

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

• Design and model building and site power and lighting systems.
• Size, coordinate, and specify lighting fixtures and electrical distribution equipment.
• 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.
• Assist project managers to troubleshoot design and construction challenges.
• Prepare documentation for permit applications and agency review.
• Perform site visits and write field reports.
• Calculate and analyze electrical loads.

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.

Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Location: Fife, WA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $63,000-$95,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

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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.

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