Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer – Ghafari Associates

Job Summary: With general supervision from the Manager of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, apply electrical analysis, design and drafting skills to develop engineering design documents for lighting, power, and associated control systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial or commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes.

• Demonstrate engineering knowledge to design or analyze electrical systems for installation, interconnection, and control of electrical and mechanical components using applicable codes.
• Create engineering documents using CAD technology (Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD) and provide CAD support to senior staff.
• Produce construction documents per company standards with graphic ability.
• Communicate and collaborate with all disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
• Maintain organized project files containing calculations, schedules, correspondence, reference materials, etc.
• Edit project specifications with assistance.
• Review shop drawings for conformance with contract documents and specify required actions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 2-6 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering.

• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

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 to elevate our clients’ efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company, Ghafari has a culture of employee benefits and an impressive portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in‑office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to pursue licensure, receive coaching for knowledge growth, and explore management and mentorship roles. Our internship program has an over 90% success rate of hiring interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward‑thinking projects worldwide. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while creating sustainable and state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff‑Manned Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 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.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology. Industry: Architecture and Planning.