Roadway Lighting​/Illumination Engineer

Overview

Roadway Lighting / Illumination Engineer. Hybrid work model; offices in New York, NY;
Mechanicsburg, PA;
Baltimore, MD;
Philadelphia, PA;
Fairfax, VA;
East Brunswick, NJ; or Washington, DC.

GFT is seeking a Roadway Lighting / Illumination Engineer to join the Building and Places Team. The electrical design group analyzes and designs electrical lighting systems for facilities, utilities, and infrastructure, including private/public facilities and local DOT jurisdictions within Pennsylvania and surrounding states. As a Highway Lighting / Illumination Engineer, you will assist in developing calculations, reports, code analyses and design documents for highway, tunnel, exterior lighting and electrical design.

Calculations include feeder/branch circuit design, voltage drop, lighting/photometrics, grounding, and related analyses. Design documents include specifications, calculations, site drawings, sectional views, electrical details and energy code compliant analyses.

• Perform site survey of existing conditions.
• Review submittals.
• Respond to RFIs.
• Develop project specifications and cost estimates for construction.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines during the design process (architectural, civil, bridge, highway/roadway, etc.).
• Develop final record drawings at project completion.
• Provide support during construction activities as needed.
• Participate in meetings with clients, government agencies, utility companies and project teams.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced cooperative team environment across multiple offices.
• Desire to participate in a broad range of project types, roles, customers, and tasks.
• Ability to lead analysis, design and preparation of electrical engineering elements and plans for agencies.
• Ability to determine project schedules, cost estimates, and budget requirements.
• Preparation of technical and cost proposals for electrical design components of transportation and facility projects.
• Preparation of lighting analyses including highway lighting warrants, criteria, reports and designs.
• Understanding and application of NEC, NFPA, IBC for electrical and lighting design.
• Proficiency in AASHTO, IES Roadway Lighting Publications, and associated design manuals.
• Proficiency with VISUAL and/or AGi
  32 lighting analysis software.
• Capability to independently prepare Roadway Lighting designs; familiarity with NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, NJTA, TBTA, MassDOT, DDOT, PennDOT standards is preferred.
• Proficiency with Bentley Open Roads, Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD/REVIT; BIM familiarity a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering preferred.
• EIT or PE is a plus but not required.
• DOT and Design-Build experience is a plus.
• Experience in low voltage power distribution, CCTV, fiber optic, communications and systems engineering for transportation/transit is a plus.

Salary range is $100,000 - $150,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

• 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 and access to training programs; support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

GFT is an equal opportunity employer. We innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships and are the employer of choice for 5,000+ engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, and designers. We value nimbleness, creativity, and a personal approach. We have a long-standing history and a mission to build a healthier planet and stronger communities.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™.

Location:

New York, NY;
Mechanicsburg, PA;
Baltimore, MD;
Philadelphia, PA;
Fairfax, VA;
East Brunswick, NJ;
Washington, DC. GFT requires successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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 protected characteristics. Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.