Ghafari Associates - Chicago, IL
posted about 2 months ago
As an Electrical Engineer at Ghafari Associates, you will play a crucial role in providing engineering design and analysis for various electrical systems, including lighting, power, low voltage, and associated control systems. This position involves working on new construction and renovation projects across diverse sectors such as industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, and healthcare. You will be expected to ensure that all designs conform to client requirements and applicable codes, while also developing construction documents for the installation and interconnection of architectural, electrical, and mechanical components. In this role, you will possess and demonstrate the engineering knowledge necessary to design and analyze electrical systems effectively. You will utilize applicable codes and standards to engineer lighting and power distribution systems, as well as low voltage systems, which may include fire alarm systems, telecommunications, data networks, and lighting control systems. Your responsibilities will also include reviewing and establishing project scope, electrical budgets, design approaches, and constraints in collaboration with the Project Manager or client. You will be responsible for preparing feasibility studies and schematic design packages, ensuring that all project documentation meets company and client standards. Effective communication and collaboration with other disciplines will be essential to produce coordinated construction documents. Additionally, you will conduct field measurements and checks at project sites, maintain organized project files, edit and draft project specifications, review project submittals for compliance, prepare project cost estimates, and respond to RFIs. This position requires a proactive approach to project quality, budget, and schedule adherence, along with the ability to perform related duties as assigned.