Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical / Data Centers

Ghafari • Grand Rapids, MI • 2h ago

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:

Bachelor's 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

About Us

At 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 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 contractor's 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: hr@ghafari.com

If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

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