Staff Electrical Engineer
GTI Fabrication· startup· Consumer Goods· Oct 16, 2026 · 12d ago
Buffalo, NY
In office
Full-time
Staff
$149K–$182K
12+ years exp
Job description
GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
GTI is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across complex modular power and industrial systems. This role will serve as a technical authority for electrical system architecture, design, integration, and troubleshooting while supporting projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience across industrial power distribution, controls, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, electrical protection, and manufactured equipment, along with the ability to mentor engineers and solve complex cross-functional technical problems.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical System Design & Technical Leadership
Lead electrical architecture and design for complex modular power and industrial systems.
Develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules.
Design and integrate AC/DC power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, ATS equipment, MCCs, VFDs, and control systems.
Perform and review electrical calculations including load analysis, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, voltage drop, grounding, and equipment sizing.
Establish technical direction and provide guidance on complex or first-of-kind electrical designs.
Lead design reviews and resolve high-level technical issues across multiple projects.
Controls, Integration & Commissioning
Support PLC/HMI, SCADA, communication, and monitoring system integration.
Collaborate with controls engineers on system architecture, alarm logic, interlocks, and communications.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
Provide technical support to manufacturing, integration, field service, and customers.
Manufacturing & Product Development
Ensure electrical designs are manufacturable, serviceable, safe, and aligned with customer requirements.
Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations.
Support prototype builds, production launches, design changes, and continuous product improvement.
Develop and maintain production-ready electrical documentation, BOMs, standards, and design practices.
Mentorship & Engineering Excellence
Mentor Senior and Electrical Engineers and provide technical review of engineering work.
Help establish electrical engineering standards, tools, documentation practices, and design methodologies.
Serve as a technical resource for complex customer, certification, manufacturing, and field issues.
Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency, reliability, and repeatability across programs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
12+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably within industrial equipment, power generation, controls, critical power, or custom manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience owning complex electrical designs from concept through production, testing, and commissioning.
Strong background in industrial electrical power distribution and controls.
Experience with equipment such as switchgear, generators, transformers, UPS systems, ATS, MCCs, VFDs, or similar high-power systems.
Experience developing and reviewing electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and production documentation.
Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, UL, IEEE, and other applicable electrical standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical problem solving and mentor other engineers.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with generator systems, BESS, microgrids, modular data centers, or other mission-critical power infrastructure.
Experience designing custom industrial skids, enclosures, control panels, or modular electrical systems.
PLC/HMI experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider platforms.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, ETAP, SKM, or similar tools.
UL 508A, UL 891, UL 9540, or related certification experience.
PE license or FE/EIT certification.
Experience leading technical teams, design reviews, commissioning efforts, or complex customer-facing engineerin
Perks & Benefits
GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
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