Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

Job Title

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Job Type

Full time

Location

CHICAGO, IL

Reports to

Senior Electrical Engineer or Manager of Electrical Engineering

Supervises

None

General Summary

·         With some supervision from the Senior Electrical Engineer or Manager of Electrical Engineering, provide design and analysis for lighting, power, low voltage and control systems 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 Engineer will provide engineering to develop construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components.

Essential Job Functions

·         Design and analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components using applicable codes and standards, including lighting and 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.

·         Ensure electrical design meet NFPA standards.

·         Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule. Graphically produce construction documents per company and client 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. Prepare project cost estimates.

·         Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience

18 months of experience (same or similar). “Same or similar” (electrical design), includes electrical apprenticeships and/or internships, AND 12 months experience utilizing AutoCAD (experience may be concurrent).

Overview

Ghafari is a global engineering, architecture, process design, consulting, and construction services firm driven to understand and meet the distinct needs of every client. For nearly forty years, we have taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets. By blending insight with technological innovation, we help clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Our full-service, in-house team works together to meet the unique demands of each project. Working side by side, market experts and discipline leaders exchange insights to uncover new opportunities for efficiency. This rigorous collaboration allows us to bridge smart design with precise functionality.

Ghafari was founded on the promise of technological innovation. Today, we are recognized as a pioneer in adopting and standardizing the latest advancements in our field. We aim to remain at the forefront of our industry and create ever-smarter spaces that help clients navigate new demands within their field.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects around the world.

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 ResourcesBy mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human ResourcesIn person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.By email at hr@ghafari.comIf there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

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