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Job Description:

General Summary

Design and engineer lighting and control systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Provide the engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of lighting systems.

Essential Job Functions:

+ Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of electrical lighting components using applicable codes.

+ Select light fixtures and control systems appropriate for the application.

+ Perform lighting calculations using software-based calculation tools to evaluate lighting distribution and photometric levels.

+ Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.

+ Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.

+ Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems, etc.

+ Produce construction documents per company standards whether presenting mark-ups to CAD drafter or performing CAD drafting.

+ Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.

+ Possess / demonstrate the ability to edit or draft project specifications.

+ Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.

+ Maintains organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.

+ Review project lighting system submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.

+ Respond to RFIs.

+ Prepare project cost estimates, with assistance.

+ Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

+ 10+ years related experience in the lighting design and electrical engineering field.

+ Lighting Certification (L.C) required.

Skills/Competencies:

+ Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

+ Proficiency in AGI32 and ElumTools Lighting Design Software

+ Knowledge and application skills for design of facility lighting systems including lighting and power branch distribution

+ Bluebeam

+ BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

+ Excellent written and verbal communication

+ Strong attention to detail

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 helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

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

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

_Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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_ _(https://ghafari.jobs)_

_By fax at 313.436.8624; 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 [email protected]_

_If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 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._