Electrical Engineer - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Pittsburgh office has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer. This position is open to experienced engineers with a minimum of 4 years of experience. This position includes, medium voltage design, low voltage design, lighting photometric’ s and infrastructure design. In addition, calculations of voltage drop, conduit fill, duct bank sizes and circuit / panel load will be expected.

Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Managers and Project Engineers. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.  Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States.

• Electrical Design assignments involving contract plans preparation and specifications requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
• Develop calculations and analyze design options to support site and building loads with proper distances and applications compliant to the NEC.
• Maintain organized design calculations and project data
• Calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates
• Prepare plans and technical specifications; as well as letters, technical reports, sketches, tables, and other documents required for design submissions
• Office support for construction support services
• Coordinate with communication planning for shared routes and conduit needs as required for each project.
• Review shop drawing submittals. Organize submittals and address questions from contractors during the construction phases of structures
• Follow project delivery and quality control procedures and standards in compliance with client and company specific guidelines on time and within budget.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical engineering assignments
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is strongly encouraged or a PE.
• Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple project demands and transitioning priorities
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License
• No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience in the development of Single Line Diagrams
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA and IES guidelines
• Experience with Visual and/or AGI32 Lighting Design software

Work Environment:

• The work environment is primarily in an office and will occasionally include field work.
• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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