Ghafari Associates LLC

Senior Electrical Designer

Ghafari Associates LLC$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
  • 10+ years of experience in power distribution/lighting design
  • LEED accreditation preferred
  • EIT Certification from any of the 50 states
  • Experience with short-circuit analysis and arc flash hazard software (e.g. SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, and BIM 360

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze electrical systems for installations and interconnections
  • Engineer lighting and power distribution systems adhering to codes
  • Lead project teams to manage project scope and budgets
  • Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages
  • Review project submittals for contract compliance
  • Conduct site measurements and oversee quality monitoring of documents
  • Mentor less experienced staff and aid in their development

Benefits

  • Support for hybrid and in-office work environments
  • Opportunities for career mapping and seeking licensure
  • Coaching for knowledge growth and mentorship
  • Robust internship program with high hiring success rate
  • Access to forward-thinking projects globally
  • Professional relationship building in a global environment
Full Job Description
Job Description:

General Summary:

Design and engineer lighting, power and low voltage systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Provide the engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, interconnection, and control of electrical, architectural and mechanical components.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design and/or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of electrical, architectural and mechanical components.
  • Using applicable codes and standards, design and engineer lighting and power distribution systems, low voltage systems (fire alarm systems, telecommunications, data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc), including sizing of equipment.
  • Manage or lead a project team.
  • Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.
  • Process / demonstrate full understanding, application, and interpretation of the NEC and other relevant NFPA standards as they apply to the electrical design.
  • Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
  • Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems, etc.
  • Perform production and quality monitoring of construction documents per company standards.
  • Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
  • Edit and draft project specifications.
  • Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
  • Develop accurate project cost estimates.
  • Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
  • Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
  • Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
  • Respond to RFIs.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.


Employment Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required
  • LEED accredited professional qualification preferred


Experience
  • 10+ years of related experience in power distribution/lighting design
  • Experience with short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (e.g. SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)


Certification:
  • Possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification from any of the 50 states


Skills/Competencies:
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in SKM, ETAP or EasyPower
  • Bluebeam
  • BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong attention to detail


Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

About Ghafari Associates LLC

Ghafari Associates LLC is an architecture and engineering firm that provides design, engineering, and construction services to clients in a variety of industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Ghafari Associates has completed projects in over 30 countries and has worked with clients such as General Motors, Ford, and Boeing. The company's mission is to create innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance the built environment and improve people's lives.
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1982

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