Electrical Designer

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Teladoc

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional License Reimbursement

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking an Electrical Designer in Chicago with supervision from senior staff to develop construction documents for lighting, power, and low voltage systems.

You will apply NFPA standards, coordinate with disciplines, and maintain project calculations while contributing to design development for varied sectors including healthcare and education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in electrical engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems for lighting, power and low voltage controls.
• Prepare construction documents per codes and client standards.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to produce coordinated drawings.
• Conduct field measurements and maintain project files.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs; assist with specifications.
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree preferred

LEED accredited professional qualification preferred

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM 360

ACC

Job description

Hybrid

Chicago, IL

Full time

R-100295

Job Description:

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:

• 3-5+ 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:

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive 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, and 8 Paid Holidays. The 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.

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.