Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Lighting & Power Design

Job Description:General Summary:With some supervision from the senior staff or the Manager of Electrical Engineering, provide engineering design and analysis for 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 engineering to develop construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of architectural, electrical, 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 architectural, electrical 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.Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.Knowledge 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.Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company and client standards.Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.With assistance, edit and draft project specifications.Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.Prepare project cost estimates.Respond to RFIs.Perform related duties as assigned.Employment Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited universityProfessional Registration*LEED accredited professional qualification preferredExperience:5+ years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering fieldExperience with short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (e.g. SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)Skills/Competencies:Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCADExperience with SKM, ETAP or EasyPowerBluebeamBIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)Excellent written and verbal communicationStrong attention to detailSince 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, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of 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. 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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