ICT + Security Designer D2

Ghafari Associates • Chicago, IL

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

General Summary: With direct supervision from Manager, 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• RCDD preferred
• Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel and MSWord, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM360

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing.
• In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays.
• The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00.
• Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees