Electrical Designer – CAD/BIM for Buildings (New Grad)

Ghafari Associates, LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

Teladoc

Educational Assistance

Licensure Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ghafari Associates in Chicago is offering Summer 2027 new graduate opportunities in our Electrical Engineering group. The Electrical Designer D2 will support CAD drafting for lighting, power, and low voltage systems under supervision, coordinating with architects and other engineers.

This role emphasizes field verification, code compliance, and producing accurate construction documents. Strong candidates will have a BS in Engineering, internship experience in building design, and familiarity

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required.
Prior internship in building design consulting preferred.
EIT license preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze electrical systems for building components in compliance with codes.
Create CAD documents using Revit and AutoCAD; provide CAD support.
Review submittals for conformance and perform field measurements.
Coordinate with project team to resolve design challenges and ensure coordinated drawings.
Maintain project files in Forma and update specifications.