Senior Electrical Designer

Company: Ghafari As
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Electrical Designer Chicago, IllinoisJob 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.
• Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• Edit and draft project specifications.
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
• 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.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.Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.Proficiency in SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).Strong attention to detail.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 $95,000.00 to $115,000.00. 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.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. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.
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