Electrical Designer

Ghafari Associates; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking an Electrical Designer in Birmingham, AL, to perform electrical analysis, design and drafting for lighting, power and low voltage systems across various sectors. The role involves developing construction documents and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet client requirements and code compliance.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of electrical design experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and a background with NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• EIT certification required or pending.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems for lighting, power, and low voltage.
• Prepare construction documents for installation and interconnection of systems.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to produce coordinated drawings.
• Review submittals and RFIs; ensure conformance with contract documents.
• Conduct field measurements and verify project data.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

LEED Accredited Professional

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Job Description

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.

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 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

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, ETAP or EasyPower) preferred

Certification

• Possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification from any of the 50 states

Skills/Competencies

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail

About Us

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624, Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
• By email at: [e-mail]

If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.