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Senior ICT + Security Designer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Ghafari As
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Provide data, telecommunication, fire alarm, security, wireless LAN, acoustic calculations, audio visual systems design for new construction and/or renovation of industrial or commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Provide the engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, telecommunication and security networks.

Essential Job Functions
  • Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of electrical and mechanical components using applicable codes including lighting & power distribution systems, low voltage systems (fire alarm systems, telecommunications, data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, etc.), 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 all aspects of BICSI guidelines and NFPA
    -72, as they apply to the design.
  • Able to completely design a Public Address System.
  • Able to design audio visual systems.
  • Able to provide threat and security analysis reports for various types of facilities.
  • Able to 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 or draft project specifications.
  • Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
  • Develop accurate project cost estimates.
  • Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site.
  • Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
  • Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Employment Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree or in engineering or construction technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • RCDD certification required
  • Security Certification CPP PSP from ASIS or ICAO
  • 10+ years of related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field.
Additional Skills

Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel and MSWord, Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD), Acoustic Calculators EASE, BIM
360, Bluebeam and ACC

Benefits

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 $ to $. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job‑related skills, education, and training.

EEO and Accommodation Statement

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affi­mative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:
Connect to our job portal (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). By fax at ;
Attn:
Human Resources, By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126;
Attn:
Human Resources, In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126, By email at  If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact  for assistance. It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

How to Apply
  • Connect to our job portal: .jobs
  • By fax at ;
    Attn:
    Human Resources
  • By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126;
    Attn:
    Human Resources
  • In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
  • By email at
  • If there are any questions..., please contact  for assistance.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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