Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ghafari Associates in Chicago seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and analyze lighting, power, and low voltage systems for various structures. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer’s License.

This role offers responsibilities such as preparing construction documents, producing cost estimates, and collaborating with other disciplines. A competitive salary between $90,000 and $110,000 and a strong benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with short-circuit analysis and protective device coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and analysis for electrical systems.
• Design lighting and power distribution systems.
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages.
• Review project submittals for conformance.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Short-circuit analysis

Protective device coordination

Arc flash hazard analysis

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License

LEED accredited professional

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.

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 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

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 $90,000.00 to $110,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ghafari Associates, LLC Is An Equal Opportunity /affirmative action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. 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.