Senior Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Lighting & Power

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Professional License Reimbursement

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to design lighting, power, and low-voltage systems for diverse facilities. You will develop construction documents, oversee project budgets, and coordinate with disciplines on complex projects.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD, with strong communication and mentoring abilities. Hybrid work in Chicago is supported.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer lighting, power, and low-voltage systems for new or renovated facilities.
• Lead project team and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Prepare feasibility studies and construction documents.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and project scope within budget and schedule.
• Develop cost estimates and maintain project files.
• Mentor junior staff and conduct field measurements at sites.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical design

Staff mentoring

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree preferred

LEED AP preferred

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

SKM/ETAP/EasyPower

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

AGI32 lighting software

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to design lighting, power, and low-voltage systems for diverse facilities. You will develop construction documents, oversee project budgets, and coordinate with disciplines on complex projects.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD, with strong communication and mentoring abilities. Hybrid work in Chicago is supported.