Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Power Systems in Dearborn, Michigan. This role involves conducting power system studies including short circuit analysis and protective coordination. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience and a Professional Engineer’s License.

Proficiency in software tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower is vital, along with skills in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit. Ghafari Associates is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field.
• 5+ years experience performing short‑circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform short circuit analysis and evaluate fault currents.
• Conduct overcurrent protection device coordination studies.
• Perform arc flash hazard analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site visits to gather field data.
• Collaborate with project teams on scope, budget, and design.

Skills

Short-circuit analysis

Protective device coordination

Arc flash hazard analysis

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License

Tools

Power system software

Job description

General Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, the Electrical Engineer – Power Systems will specialize in performing and documenting power system studies, including short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard studies. The engineer will provide detailed engineering analysis for industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, and healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires proficiency in power system modeling software, field data collection, and collaboration with project teams to deliver high-quality, reliable electrical engineering solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform short circuit analysis to evaluate fault currents and ensure proper short‑circuit current ratings of electrical equipment.
• Conduct overcurrent protection device coordination studies to determine overcurrent protective device settings for selective tripping and ensure system reliability.
• Evaluate systems for selective coordination where required per NFPA 70 and recommend solutions to comply with NFPA 70.
• Perform comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E to determine the arc flash boundaries, incident energy, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend arc flash mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels.
• Create arc flash labels in accordance with NFPA 70E and client standards.
• Conduct site visits to apply arc flash labels.
• Ensure proper application of arc flash labels when installed by the contractor.
• Conduct motor‑starting studies to assess the impact of starting large motors on electrical power systems.
• Utilize power system software tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower for power systems modeling and analysis.
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Conduct site visits to gather field data and verify existing conditions to support accurate study results.
• Collaborate with project teams, including the Project Manager, Electrical Engineer, and client, to define project scope, budget, and design approach.
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical development.
• Edit and draft project specifications.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer’s License is required.

Experience

• 10+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field.
• 5+ years experience performing short‑circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis studies.

Skills/Competencies

• Proficiency short‑circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower)
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail

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.

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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.