Electrical Engineer Mission Critical Data Centers
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
General Summary:
With some supervision from the senior staff or the Director of Electrical Engineering provide engineering design and analysis for lighting power low voltage and associated control systems for Mission Critical facilities 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.
- Collaborate with project teams including Project Manager Electrical Engineer and client to define project scope budget and design approach.
- 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:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Registration
- LEED accredited professional qualification preferred
Experience:
- 5 years related and progressively more responsible experience in electrical engineering field
Skills/Competencies:
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
- Proficiency in short-circuit analysis protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (SKM ETAP or EasyPower)
- Proficiency in underground ductbank ampacity calculations using SKM ETAP or CYMCAP
- Familiarity with Bluebeam BIM 360 and Autodesk File Management Systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits:
At Ghafari we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall 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 $100000.00 to $120000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience job-related skills education and training.
About Us
At Ghafari Associates we dont just design buildingswe 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 impactboth 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 employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. As a federal contractor Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.
Pay Transparency
Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
Accommodation
Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position you may also apply for positions in the following ways:
- By fax at: 313.436.8624 Attn: Human Resources
- By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126 Attn: Human Resources
- In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126
- By email at:
If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Ghafari is a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm that designs spaces where people and businesses thrive. Contact us today.