Senior Electrical Designer

Ghafari As; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and engineer lighting, power, and low‑voltage systems for diverse projects. You will develop construction documents for installation, interconnection, and control of electrical, architectural and mechanical components.

The role requires LEED preference, 10+ years' experience, and collaboration across disciplines. Ghafari supports hybrid and in‑office work and offers mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of related experience in power distribution and lighting design.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification from any U.S. state.
• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer lighting, power, and low‑voltage systems per codes.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Prepare construction documents and cost estimates.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain project files.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Bluebeam

BIM 360 & ACC

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

Hybrid

Dearborn, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Birmingham, AL

Fort Worth, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Full time

R-100189

Job Description:

General Summary:

Design and engineer lighting, power and low voltage systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Provide the engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, interconnection, and control of electrical, architectural 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 electrical, architectural 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.
• Manage or lead a project team.
• Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.
• Process / demonstrate full understanding, application, and interpretation 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.
• Perform production and quality monitoring of construction documents per company standards.
• Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• Edit and draft project specifications.
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
• Develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
• Respond to RFIs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required
• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of related experience in power distribution/lighting design
• Experience with short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (e.g. SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)

Certification:

• Possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification from any of the 50 states

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in 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.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Ghafari is a community where talent thrives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and work on transformative projects around the globe.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways: