Job Description:

　　General Summary:

　　The Electrical Designer, with some supervision from the senior staff and/or the Manager of Electrical Engineering, will provide electrical analysis, design and drafting skills for lighting, power and control systems, and low voltage systems such as IT and fire alarm for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and standards and applicable codes. The Electrical Designer will provide design and engineering to develop construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components.

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design and analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components using applicable codes and standards, e.g. lighting & power distribution systems and sizing of equipment

　　Possess basic engineering knowledge of the low voltage systems (e.g. fire alarm, telecommunications, and lighting control systems)

　　Knowledge of the NFPA, ANSI/IEEE and IES standards, as they apply to the electrical design

　　Able to adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule given the design approach and constraints

　　Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems, etc.

　　Possess/demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company standards

　　Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents

　　Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site

　　Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.

　　With assistance, edit and draft project specifications

　　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:

　　Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

　　LEED accredited professional qualification preferred

　　Experience:

　　3+ years of experience in electrical engineering field

　　Experience with short-circuit analysis and coordination (e.g. SKM or equal) preferred

　　Skills/Competencies:

　　Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

　　Proficiency in AGI32 or equal, SKM or equal and BIM 360

　　Excellent written and verbal communication

　　Strong attention to detail

　　Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

　　Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

　　Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.

　　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!

　　Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

　　Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)

　　By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

　　By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

　　In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

　　By email at [email protected]

　　If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

　　It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.