Electrical Engineer III

Position Overview

This is a Full-time and Exempt position within the Electrical Department at Gulf States Engineering, Inc. (GSE). Located in Gulfport, MS; Mobile, AL; or Nashville, TN, GSE offers comprehensive engineering services from planning and design to surveying and program management. With over 25 years of experience, our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions across structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, process, systems engineering, and metallurgy. Occasional travel between offices may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate, determine and evaluate electrical energy transmission and distribution systems layout—from the electrical utility company to both the exterior and interior of commercial and industrial facilities through overhead and underground transmission lines and electrical equipment.
• Produce engineering schematics of electrical power transmission and distribution, including electrical equipment arrangement, for government, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Design engineering schematics for medium and low voltage distribution, including telecommunication systems, for new and existing commercial and industrial facilities.
• Design engineering schematics of interior and exterior lighting layouts for commercial and industrial projects.
• Apply knowledge of analytical and/or scientific software and computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as AutoCAD to produce all required engineering design schematics.
• Analyze electrical energy transmission and load distribution in commercial and industrial construction projects, including fault current calculations of electrical circuits and components.
• Calculate design specifications for necessary electrical transmission and distribution equipment such as transformers, switchgears, meters, wire troughs, conduits and conductors, main panels, distribution panels, circuit breakers, and receptacles for commercial and industrial projects.
• Perform photometric calculations for interior and exterior spaces and design specifications for lighting fixtures and associated equipment.
• Calculate project cost estimations for electrical work and equipment, and perform work planning, scheduling, coordination, and reporting for commercial projects.
• Perform electrical load and voltage drop calculations on single and three-phase AC systems.
• Design and specify electrical control systems such as lighting control systems, relays, and power control systems for commercial and industrial projects.
• Coordinate electrical engineering designs with contractors, utility company engineers, manufacturers, architects, and customers.
• Prepare and maintain thorough and accurate records of engineering design schematics, technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations.
• Review electrical equipment installation and quality assurance documentation, including electrical and lighting equipment submittals.
• Perform construction site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering design specifications and standards, providing support and consultation to general and electrical contractors.
• Apply principles, theories, and techniques of electrical energy systems—including circuit and network analysis—in designing electrical distribution systems.
• Research trends and advancements in electrical engineering systems, renewable resources, and green technology, and participate in collaborative meetings with industry representatives.

Required Qualifications

• Four to seven years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least one year of experience with a basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety standards and energy codes (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NEC, ASHRAE, IECC), grounding and bonding requirements, and Arc Flash Calculations.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their resumes to employment@GSEeng.com.