Project Engineer - Electrical

Job Description
Position Summary A Project Electrical Engineer will manage and deliver electrical engineering design across building projects, from conceptual design through construction. This includes power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and coordination with other building systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design: power distribution systems, lighting design, emergency power, fire alarm/notification systems, and related auxiliary systems.
  
• Produce calculations, sizing of feeders, load analysis, short-circuit, arc-flash, grounding, etc.
  
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and perform reviews for constructability and coordination with other disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, structural, architectural).
  
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule for electrical portion; work with clients and contractors.
  
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, energy codes, and sustainability standards.
  
• Oversee site visits, commissioning, and construction administration to ensure installed systems meet design intent.
  
• Mentor and coordinate with electrical designers/drafters; coordinate with peers in other disciplines.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  
• PE license preferred.
  
• 3-8+ years of experience in electrical building systems design.
  
• Strong experience with lighting design, power distribution, emergency systems.
  
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA, utility coordination, etc.
  
• Familiarity with modeling tools, BIM/Revit, lighting simulation software.
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to lead projects and coordinate with teams.
  

#ElectricalEngineering #PowerSystems #LightingDesign #BuildingSystemsEngineering #NECCompliance #MEPEngineering #EnergyCodes #ElectricalDesign #RevitElectrical #NFPA70Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Tyler Broekhuis with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.