Design and engineer lighting, power and low voltage systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures in conformance to ...
Design and engineer lighting, power and low voltage systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, educational, governmental and healthcare structures in conformance to ...
Engineering Manager Electrical Design
$130K - $150K/yr
Review and perform electrical calculations (load, voltage drop, short circuit, lighting) * Ensure ... value engineering opportunities What You Bring Experience * 5+ years of electrical design or ...
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Engineering Manager Electrical Design
$130K - $150K/yr
Review and perform electrical calculations (load, voltage drop, short circuit, lighting) * Ensure ... value engineering opportunities What You Bring Experience * 5+ years of electrical design or ...
Roadway Engineer
La Porte, IN · On-site
Professional Engineer (PE) required * Candidate may report in-office or work a hybrid schedule ... Traffic modeling, roundabout design, drainage design and/or highway lighting design experience is a ...
Roadway Engineer
La Porte, IN · On-site
Professional Engineer (PE) required * Candidate may report in-office or work a hybrid schedule ... Traffic modeling, roundabout design, drainage design and/or highway lighting design experience is a ...
Roadway Engineer
La Porte, IN · On-site +1
Professional Engineer (PE) required * Candidate may report in-office or work a hybrid schedule ... Traffic modeling, roundabout design, drainage design and/or highway lighting design experience is a ...
Roadway Engineer
La Porte, IN · On-site +1
Professional Engineer (PE) required * Candidate may report in-office or work a hybrid schedule ... Traffic modeling, roundabout design, drainage design and/or highway lighting design experience is a ...
CNC Programmer/Machinist - III
Elberfeld, IN · On-site
$34.61/hr
As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based ...
CNC Programmer/Machinist - III
Elberfeld, IN · On-site
$34.61/hr
As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based ...
CNC Programmer/Machinist - III
Elberfeld, IN · On-site
$34.61/hr
As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based ...
CNC Programmer/Machinist - III
Elberfeld, IN · On-site
$34.61/hr
As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based ...
AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$77.40K - $101.30K/yr
Design and engineer A/V solutions across a wide range of environments, including conference rooms ... Perform acoustic and lighting assessments to recommend system requirements (e.g., color temperature ...
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AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$77.40K - $101.30K/yr
Design and engineer A/V solutions across a wide range of environments, including conference rooms ... Perform acoustic and lighting assessments to recommend system requirements (e.g., color temperature ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Electrical Design Manager
Nashville, IN · On-site
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Electrical Design Manager
Nashville, IN · On-site
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Manager - Electrical Design
Elkhart, IN · On-site
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Manager - Electrical Design
Elkhart, IN · On-site
Perform and review load, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting calculations. * Team Management: Oversee and mentor a team of Design Engineers and Virtual Designers, ensuring accurate development ...
Electrical Engineer
Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid
$80K - $130K/yr
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid) Hire Type : Direct Hire ... Lead electrical system design for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage ...
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Electrical Engineer
Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid
$80K - $130K/yr
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid) Hire Type : Direct Hire ... Lead electrical system design for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage ...
Engineering - Senior Optical Engineer
$95.90K - $131.70K/yr
The Senior Optical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of automotive exterior lighting systems for OEM customers in the heavy-duty market. This role leads ...
Engineering - Senior Optical Engineer
$95.90K - $131.70K/yr
The Senior Optical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of automotive exterior lighting systems for OEM customers in the heavy-duty market. This role leads ...
Engineering - Senior Optical Engineer
Madison, IN · On-site
$95.90K - $131.70K/yr
The Senior Optical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of automotive exterior lighting systems for OEM customers in the heavy-duty market. This role leads ...
Engineering - Senior Optical Engineer
Madison, IN · On-site
$95.90K - $131.70K/yr
The Senior Optical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of automotive exterior lighting systems for OEM customers in the heavy-duty market. This role leads ...
Electronic Engineer Reports to: Director of Engineer Leadership Scope: Individual Leader Company ... Support electronic design and development of exterior lighting products including headlamps, tail ...
Electronic Engineer Reports to: Director of Engineer Leadership Scope: Individual Leader Company ... Support electronic design and development of exterior lighting products including headlamps, tail ...
IN · On-site
Electrical Project Engineer to support a growing portfolio of building systems design projects. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer with experience in power distribution, lighting, and low ...
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IN · On-site
Electrical Project Engineer to support a growing portfolio of building systems design projects. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer with experience in power distribution, lighting, and low ...
Lighting Design Engineer information
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| Aspect | Lighting Design Engineer | Lighting Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in lighting design, architecture, or related field; certifications like LC or CLD | Technical diploma or certification in lighting technology or electrical work |
| Work Environment | Design studios, architectural firms, construction sites | Installation sites, maintenance facilities, event venues |
| Industry Usage | Designing lighting plans, creating concepts, collaborating with architects | Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting lighting systems |
The Lighting Design Engineer focuses on creating lighting concepts and plans, working closely with architects and clients. In contrast, the Lighting Technician handles the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lighting systems. Both roles are essential in the lighting industry but serve different stages of project development.

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Posted 24 days ago
Job description
Job Description:
General Summary:
Design and engineer lighting, power and low voltage 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 electrical, architectural 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 electrical, architectural 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.
- Manage or lead a project team.
- Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.
- Process / demonstrate full understanding, application, and interpretation 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.
- Perform production and quality monitoring of construction documents per company standards.
- Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
- Edit and draft project specifications.
- Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
- Develop accurate project cost estimates.
- Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
- Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
- Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
- Respond to RFIs.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Employment Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required
- LEED accredited professional qualification preferred
Experience
- 10+ years of related experience in power distribution/lighting design
- Experience with short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard software (e.g. SKM, ETAP or EasyPower)
Certification:
- Possess the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification from any of the 50 states
Skills/Competencies:
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
- Proficiency in SKM, ETAP or EasyPower
- 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 aTop Workplace to Work, Crain'sCool Place to Work, and aBest and Brightestcompany to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, andportfolio of 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 hr@ghafari.com
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.
About Ghafari Associates
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Industry
Architectural services
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Dearborn, MI, US
Year founded
1982