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.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
You will be part of the electrical design group responsible for the analysis and design of electrical lighting systems related to, but not limited to, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure. Project types include private/public facilities, local county and city agencies, local DOT (Department of Transportation) jurisdictions within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
As a Highway Lighting / Building Illumination Engineer, you will assist in the development of calculations, reports, code analysis and design documents in highway, tunnel, building interior/exterior lighting and electrical design. Calculations will include feeder/branch circuit design, voltage drop, lighting/photometrics, grounding and other calculations related to the design and analysis of electrical lighting systems. Design documents include specifications, calculations, site drawings, sectional views, electrical details and energy code compliant analysis.
In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:
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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