Electrical Engineer

Ghafari As; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to design and analyze lighting, power, and low-voltage systems for new construction and renovations across diverse sectors. You will develop construction documents and interconnect architectural, electrical, and mechanical components.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical engineering, proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD, and experience with short-circuit analysis and arc flash tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Registration is required.
• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in related sectors.
• Experience with short-circuit analysis and arc flash software.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems for architectural, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Design lighting and power distribution systems per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents and project specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients on scope and constraints.
• Review submittals and RFIs; assist with cost estimates and feasibility studies.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical codes

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Registration

LEED accredited (preferred)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

Job description

Hybrid

Dearborn, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Birmingham, AL

Fort Worth, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Full time

R-100148

Job Description:

General Summary:

With some supervision from the senior staff or the Manager of Electrical Engineering, provide engineering design and analysis for lighting, power, low voltage, and associated control systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Provide 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/or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components.

• Using applicable codes and standards, design and engineer lighting and power distribution systems, low voltage systems (fire alarm systems, telecommunications, data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.), including 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 the NEC and other relevant NFPA standards, as they apply to the electrical design.

• 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.

• Prepare project cost estimates.

• Respond to RFIs.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university

• Professional Registration*

• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field

• Experience with short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (e.g. SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

• Experience with SKM, ETAP or EasyPower

• Bluebeam

• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong attention to detail

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.

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