Electrical Designer

Overview

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 associated 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 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, design lighting and power distribution systems, low voltage systems (e.g. fire alarm systems, telecommunications / data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.), and sizing of equipment.
• Knowledge 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 client standards
• Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project 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

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Skills / Competencies

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.

Ghafari has been continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain's Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, reflecting our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees are diverse, supported by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, are coached for knowledge growth, and are provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles. Our internship program recognizes students from around the world, with a high rate of hiring interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects worldwide. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment to build professional relationships while developing sustainable and cutting-edge facilities.

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. 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 hr@ghafari.com. If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance. Ghafari Associates, LLC's policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of protected characteristics.

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