Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Arc Flash

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) match

FSA

HSA

Teladoc

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to perform power system studies, including short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash assessments. You will model systems with SKM/ETAP/EasyPower, collect field data, and collaborate with project teams.

Required are a PE license and 10+ years of related experience. This hybrid role offers medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer’s License required.
• 10+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform short circuit analysis to evaluate fault currents and equipment ratings.
• Coordinate overcurrent protection settings for selective tripping.
• Evaluate systems for selective coordination per NFPA 70.
• Perform arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E.
• Create arc flash labels and conduct site verification.
• Conduct motor-starting studies and use SKM/ETAP/EasyPower.

Skills

Short-circuit analysis

Protection coordination

Arc flash analysis

Power system software

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to perform power system studies, including short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash assessments. You will model systems with SKM/ETAP/EasyPower, collect field data, and collaborate with project teams.

Required are a PE license and 10+ years of related experience. This hybrid role offers medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and a robust benefits package.