Engineering & architecture jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 64,048
Employers: 12,612

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $111,481Across 9,733 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $35.50Across 4,766 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $9,036Across 158 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $157,385Across 17 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 3%1,688 listings
Hybrid: 4%2,619 listings
On-site: 13%8,331 listings

Not specified: 80% (51,410 listings)

Employers hiring include Actalent (989), Lockheed Martin (800), Northrop Grumman (703).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Engineering & architecture jobs in the United States

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United States

GFT.

Electrical Project Engineer

Boston, MA, United States

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000.

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Pay: Compensation:The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000.
Apply by: Nov 3, 2027
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in the engineering and design of electrical systems
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Join a growing team as an Electrical Project Engineer in our Boston, MA office!

At GFT, the electrical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for electrical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy-efficient power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Explore some of our signature projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include electrical design for various public and private sector facilities projects including federal transit stations, 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 control 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 bachelor’s 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) is preferred or capable of taking the PE Exam within a year of starting
Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards and energy codes
Experienced with facility surveys, reports, feasibility studies, design, specifications, cost estimating, and construction activity support.
Proficiency in Autocad
Experience with Revit
Experience with MicroStation is a plus
Experience in Power Studies, such as Short Circuit Study, Coordination Study, and Arc Flash Analysis is preferred
Proficiency using SKM Power Tools Software or ETAP is preferred
Security and communication design experience
Project management and leadership skills, capable of driving the successful completion of projects is a plus.

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. 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.

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™ 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.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: BostonCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

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.

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Skills

Control systems
Alarm systems
Regulatory compliance
Quality assurance procedures
Electrical engineering
P.Eng.
Estimating
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
ETAP
Communication skills
Project management
Leadership

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