Senior Electrical Engineer

Ghafari As; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design lighting, power, and low-voltage systems for new construction and renovations across industrial, commercial, healthcare, and educational sectors. The role emphasizes adherence to NEC/NFPA codes, project leadership, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Candidates should have a PE license, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years of experience in power distribution and lighting, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; PE license required
• 12+ years of experience in design and engineering of power distribution/lighting systems
• Experience with short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis
• LEED accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer lighting, power distribution, low voltage, and control systems for new construction or renovation projects
• Lead project teams and coordinate with multiple disciplines to develop construction documents
• Ensure compliance with NEC and NFPA codes; manage budget and schedule
• Review submittals, RFIs, and develop cost estimates; mentor junior staff

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Short-circuit analysis

Arc flash analysis

SKM/ETAP/EasyPower

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

AGI32

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE license

LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

SKM/ETAP/EasyPower

AGI32

Job description

Hybrid

Dearborn, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Birmingham, AL

Fort Worth, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Full time

R-100165

Job Description:

General Summary:

Design and engineer 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 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 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, etc.
• 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.
• Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design or analyze engineered equipment, i.e., substation mechanical equipment & systems integration.
• Possess / demonstrate full understanding, application, and interpretation of the NEC and the other NFPA codes and 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 individually and/or when presenting mark-ups to junior design staff.
• Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Edit or draft project specifications.
• Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
• Respond to RFIs.
• Develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Professional Engineer’s License is required
• LEED accredited professional qualification preferred

Experience

• 12+ years of related experience in design and engineering of power distribution/lighting systems
• Experience with short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis

Additional Skills

• Knowledge and application skills for design of facilities power and lighting systems; design team leadership.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Engineering software for lighting design, AGI32 or equal
• 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.

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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.

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.