Job description

Job Description: General Summary: With direct supervision from Director, ICT Security Group or senior staff, provide design for telecommunications, LAN, CCTV, fire alarm, access control, and wireless LAN for new construction and/or renovation of industrial or commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. Essential Job Functions: Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design or analyze data, telecommunication, fire alarm and security systems for the design and installation, of data, telecommunications, fire alarm and security systems/networks using applicable BICSI, ANSI/TIA/EIA guidelines and NFPA -72. Prepare working drawings for construction on CAD system. Provide CAD support to more senior staff. Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents. Conduct field measuring and checking at project site. Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc. With assistance, edit project specifications. Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance. Perform related duties as assigned. Employment Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or related field, electronic engineering, information technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-6 years related experience in data, telecommunication, fire alarm and security engineering field. Revit proficiency required. RCDD preferred Additional Skills: Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel and MSWord, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM360 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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Prepare working drawings for construction on CAD system. Provide CAD support to more senior staff.
Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
Conduct field measuring and checking at project site.
Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
With assistance, edit project specifications.
Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
Perform related duties as assigned.
2-6 years related experience in data, telecommunication, fire alarm and security engineering field.
Revit proficiency required.
Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel and MSWord, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM360

Nice-to-haves

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or related field, electronic engineering, information technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
RCDD preferred

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

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