Ghafari Associates LLC

Senior ICT + Security Designer

Ghafari Associates LLC$90K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering.
  • RCDD certification required.
  • Security Certification CPP PSP from ASIS or ICAO is mandatory.
  • Proficiency in Revit is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Design or analyze electrical systems for installation and interconnection of components.
  • Review and establish project scope, electrical budget, and design approach with Project Manager or client.
  • Adhere to BICSI guidelines and NFPA-72 for design requirements.
  • Design Public Address and audio visual systems comprehensively.
  • Conduct threat and security analysis for various facilities.
  • Prepare feasibility studies and lighting/power system designs.
  • Review shop drawings to ensure conformance with contract specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment with cross-disciplinary teamwork.
  • Involvement in diverse projects within industrial and commercial sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

General Summary:

Provide data, telecommunication, fire alarm, security, wireless LAN, acoustic calculations, audio visual systems design for new construction and/or renovation of industrial or commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Provide the engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, telecommunication and security networks.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of electrical and mechanical components using applicable codes including lighting & power distribution systems, low voltage systems (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 BICSI guidelines and NFPA -72, as they apply to the design.
  • Able to completely design a Public Address System.
  • Able to design audio visual systems.
  • Able to provide threat and security analysis reports for various types of facilities.
  • Able to 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.
  • Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
  • Edit or draft project specifications.
  • Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
  • Develop accurate project cost estimates.
  • Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site.
  • Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
  • Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.


Employment Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree or in engineering or construction technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • RCDD certification required
  • Revit proficiency required
  • Security Certification CPP PSP from ASIS or ICAO
  • 12+ years of related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field.

Additional Skills:
  • Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel and MSWord, Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD), Acoustic Calculators EASE, BIM360, and Bluebeam

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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