Electrical Engineer (Power/Lighting/Building Systems)
Company: Ghafari
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Ghafari Associates, LLC., is looking for an Electrical Engineer to
join the team. The candidate can work remotely or hybrid, depending
on project needs, from any of our following offices: Chicago,
Dearborn, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Dallas/Ft. Worth , or
Birmingham , AL.
The Electrical Engineer , with some supervision from the Senior
Electrical Engineer or Manager of Electrical Engineering, will
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.
Primary Responsibilities
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,
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
Knowledge of all aspects 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 clients' 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:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineeringor Architectural
Engineering is required;Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
preferred
Professional Registration is required
LEED accredited professional qualification preferred
Experience:
Skills /Competencies:
Revit and/or AutoCAD required
Engineering software for lighting design, experience with
short-circuit analysis and coordination (e.g. AGI32, ETAP or equal)
preferred
BIM360 and/or ProjectWise a bonus
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong attention to detail
Overview
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! (https://www.ghafari.com/join-the-team)
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 hr@ghafari.com
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.
Working Options
Fully Remote, Hybrid, In Office
Job ID 2022-2042
Job Location US-IL-Chicago
Category Engineering
Keywords: Ghafari, Chicago , Electrical Engineer (Power/Lighting/Building Systems), Professions , Chicago, Illinois
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