Senior Electrical Engineer

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

With 12+ years’ experience and a PE license, you’ll lead project teams, coordinate with disciplines, and ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; PE license required
• 12+ years of related experience in design and engineering of power distribution/lighting systems
• LEED accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze electrical systems for installation, interconnection, and control of electrical, architectural and mechanical components.
• Design lighting and power distribution systems and low voltage systems per codes.
• Lead and manage a project team.
• Review scope, electrical budget, design approach with the Project Manager or client.
• Design or analyze engineered equipment and systems integration including substation equipment.
• Apply NEC and NFPA codes in electrical design.
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages.
• Perform production and quality monitoring of construction documents and markups.
• Coordinate with all disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
• Conduct field measurements at project sites.
• Maintain organized project files and calculations.
• Draft or edit project specifications.
• Review submittals for conformance; respond to RFIs.
• Develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

NEC knowledge

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

AGI32

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Eng.

Professional Engineer license

LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM/ETAP/EasyPower

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

AGI32

Job description

Hybrid

Chicago, IL

Full time

R-100192

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

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 $115,000.00 to $140,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

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.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affyiirative 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:

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.