Ghafari Associates
The Electrical Engineer, with some supervision from the Senior Electrical Engineer or Manager of Electrical Engineering, will provide design or analysis for lighting, power, low voltage and control systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, governmental and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. The Electrical Engineer will provide engineering to develop construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components.
Please note: this role is open to any of our US office locations (Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Chicago, Indianapolis, Birmingham, Fort Worth)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components using applicable codes, including lighting & power distribution systems, low voltage systems (e.g. fire alarm systems, telecommunications/data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.), sizing of equipment, etc.
Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate
Knowledge of all aspects of the NFPA standards, as they apply to the electrical design
Able to adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule
Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems, etc.
Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company and clients’ standards
Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents
Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site
With assistance, edit and draft project specifications
Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance
Perform related duties as assigned
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Registration*
Experience:
5+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and Word) and BIM360
Engineering software for lighting design, AGI32 or equal
Experience with short-circuit analysis and coordination (e.g. SKM, ETAP) preferred
Strong attention to detail
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Architecture and Planning
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Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Architecture and Planning
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