Electrical Engineer

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Chicago, Illinois is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and analyze lighting and power systems for various structures. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer’s License, along with 5-10 years of relevant experience.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) match, with an annual salary between $90,000 and $110,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years related experience in electrical engineering field.
• Experience with short‑circuit analysis and arc flash hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and analysis for electrical systems.
• Design lighting and power distribution systems.
• Prepare feasibility studies and construction documents.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Short‑circuit analysis experience

Protective device coordination

Arc flash hazard software experience (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License

LEED accredited professional qualification

Job description

Job Overview

With some supervision from 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 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.
• 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.
• Possess 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, reference materials.
• 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 Engineer’s License is required.
• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred.
• Experience: 5-10 years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field.
• Experience with short‑circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with short‑circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM, ETAP or EasyPower).
• 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 and 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.
• Annual base salary range: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 (based on experience, skills, education, training).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… 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.