Ghafari Associates

Civil Engineer

• Produce well-designed and coordinated construction documents for structural systems
• Lead projects managing production effort of assigned staff in terms of quality, budget, and schedule
• Review and establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach
• Apply loading on structures including wind and seismic forces
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Use structural computer programs to enhance productivity

Senior Structural Engineer

Security Engineer

• Provide data, telecommunication, fire alarm, security, wireless LAN, acoustic calculations, audio visual systems design
• Provide the engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation of telecommunication and security networks
• Review and establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client
• Knowledge of all aspects of BICSI guidelines and NFPA -72
• Able to completely design a Public Address System and audio visual systems
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems
• Communicate and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents

Senior ICT, Security Designer

Electrical Engineer

• Perform short circuit analysis to evaluate fault currents and ensure proper short-circuit current ratings of electrical equipment
• Conduct overcurrent protection device coordination studies to determine overcurrent protective device settings for selective tripping and ensure system reliability
• Evaluate systems for selective coordination where required per NFPA 70 and recommend solutions to comply with NFPA 70
• Perform comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E to determine the arc flash boundaries, incident energy, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Evaluate and recommend arc flash mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels
• Create arc flash labels in accordance with NFPA 70E and client standards
• Conduct site visits to apply arc flash labels
• Ensure proper application of arc flash labels when installed by the contractor
• Conduct motor-starting studies to assess the impact of starting large motors on electrical power systems
• Utilize power system software tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower for power systems modeling and analysis
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, schedules, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Conduct site visits to gather field data and verify existing conditions to support accurate study results
• Collaborate with project teams, including the Project Manager, Electrical Engineer, and client, to define project scope, budget, and design approach
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team technical development
• Edit and draft project specifications
• Perform related duties as assigned

Senior Structural Engineer

Senior ICT, Security Designer

Electrical Engineer – Power Systems