Electrical Designer

Job Description:

General

Summary:

The Electrical Designer, with some supervision from the senior staff and/or the Manager of Electrical Engineering, will provide electrical analysis, design and drafting skills for lighting, power and associated control systems, and low voltage systems such as IT and fire alarm for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes.

The Electrical Designer will provide design and 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 analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of architectural, electrical and mechanical components.

Using applicable codes and standards, design lighting and power distribution systems, low voltage systems (e.g. fire alarm systems, telecommunications/data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.), and sizing of equipment.

Knowledge of the NFPA standards, as they apply to the electrical design

Able to 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

Respond to RFIsPerform related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required;
Bachelor’s degree preferredLEED accredited professional qualification preferred

Experience:

3+ years of experience in electrical engineering field

Experience with short-circuit analysis and coordination (e.g. SKM, ETAP or Easy Power) preferred

Certification:

Possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification from any of the 50 states

Skills/

Competencies:

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCADBluebeamBIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

About UsAt Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal…