Sr. Project Engineer, HydoPower

Gannett Fleming
: $120,000 - $145,000
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Apr 30, 2025
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Hydro Power Generation to join our Team in Roseville, CA. What you'll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Electrical Engineer 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: Understand and applies electrical codes, design guides, standards, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures. Create a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables such as schematics, one-line diagrams, meter and relay diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, demolition drawings and arrangement diagrams. Implement protective and control systems, DC control schematics, develop bills of materials, circuit schedules, conduit schedules, and complete work accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with required project deadlines and budgets. Perform complex research and recommend equipment and/or materials selection. Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work. Prepare engineering calculations such as cable sizing, breaker sizing, voltage drop, load flow and short circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, and equipment sizing for transformers, switchgears, backup generators, inverters, and batteries, etc. Prepare equipment specifications, evaluate bidders, and review supplier drawings against contract requirements. Determine client interests and requirements by partnering with clients and providing project leadership. Ensure client specifications and project objectives are incorporated into work products. Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Initiate contact with other engineering disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate work details. Manage small projects and delegate work to Staff level engineers. Some traveling mostly in CA will be required. Education \| Experience: What you will bring to our firm: BS in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering focus preferred) from an ABET accredited university. Minimum 5+ years of increasing responsibility in design experience. Current PE in California or ability to obtain PE in California within twelve months. Experience in the hydro power generation industry What we prefer you bring: Problem solving skills, detail focused, results driven, quality decision making, strong listening skills, and the ability to deal with ambiguity. Experience with Etap, Easypower, SKM, CDEGS is a plus. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000. 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. Company Overview: 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 GFT. Location: Roseville, CA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location "California Applicants" 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. Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.