Electrical Designer

Ghafari Associates, LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability - Short/Long Term

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Teladoc

Employee Assistance Program

Professional License Reimbursement

Educational Assistance

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC seeks an Electrical Designer in Chicago, IL for hybrid/onsite work. The role supports lighting, power, control systems, and low voltage IT and fire alarm design for diverse facilities.

Under supervision, you will develop construction documents, coordinate with disciplines, perform field measurements, and respond to RFIs while adhering to codes and client requirements. Candidates should have an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and experience with

Qualifications

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
LEED accredited professional qualification preferred

Responsibilities

Design and analyze electrical systems for lighting, power, and low voltage control.
Prepare construction documents per company and client standards.
Produce coordinated construction documents with other disciplines.
Conduct field measurements at the project site.
Respond to RFIs and review submittals for conformance.
Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360 and ACC

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Hybrid

Chicago, IL

Full time

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:

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:

3-5+ 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 preferred

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

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Teladoc
Employee Assistance Program
Professional License Reimbursement
Educational Assistance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays

Annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

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. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

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.

Ghafari is a community where talent thrives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and work on transformative projects around the globe.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative 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.

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