Gannett Fleming

Project Designer, Electrical

Gannett Fleming$110K — $135K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering and design
  • Proven electrical power design experience
  • Preferred Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Strong understanding of National Electrical Code and other relevant standards
  • Experience with facility site surveys, reports, and construction support
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Responsibilities

  • Perform site surveys of existing systems for new design integrations
  • Design electrical systems including power distribution and life safety systems
  • Provide construction assistance, including shop drawing reviews and contractor relations
  • Lead meetings with clients and agencies, representing project interests
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Maintain compliance with client quality control and engineering guidelines
  • Prepare detailed project specifications and electrical cost estimates

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote)
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Commitment to professional development with training opportunities
Full Job Description

Join a growing team as anElectrical Design Engineer in our Chicago, IL office! This is a hybrid position.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include electrical design for various public and private sector facilities projects including transit stations,aviation, industrial,commercial, schools, federal, state and local government and institutional projects regionally. Prepare electrical design criteria documents, electrical design directive drawings, electrical system calculations, electrical system technical analyses, electrical system contract design drawings, detailed specifications and performance-based specifications for electrical power distribution and related systems.

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

  • Performing site survey of existing system conditions for interface of new designs with existing electrical and life safety systems.
  • Design of electrical systems including low/medium voltage power distribution, standby/emergency generation, interior/exterior lighting for buildings, low voltage systems such as access control, security and fire alarm systems
  • Construction assistance including electrical shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys
  • Lead and participate in meetings clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams
  • Deliver projects on time and within client budgets
  • Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines
  • Participate on project teams in an active production role
  • Preparation of project specifications
  • Preparation of electrical construction cost estimates
  • Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
  • Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
  • Perform quality work that promotes client retention
  • Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical floor plans, equipment schematic diagrams, equipment block diagrams, electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, and arc flash studies.
What you will bring to our firm:
  • Minimum bachelors in electrical engineering
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in the engineering and design of electrical systems
  • Electrical power design experience is required
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) are preferred
  • Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards and energy codes
  • Experienced with facility site surveys to document existing conditions, reports, feasibility studies, design, specifications, cost estimating, and construction activity support.
  • Proficient on AutoCAD and Revit
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $135,000. 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.

Location: Chicago, ILCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM 6:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range:$110,000 - $135,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1915

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