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Ghafari Associates

Integrated architecture, engineering, and operations firm

ICT Security Designer

Full-Time
$100k - $140k/yr+ 401(k) match
Expert
Bachelor's
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related degree, engineering or construction technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • RCDD certification is required.
  • Security certification CPP PSP from ASIS or ICAO is required.
  • At least 10 years of related and progressively more responsible experience in the electrical engineering field is required.
  • Knowledge of BICSI guidelines and NFPA 72 is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Microsoft Word, is required.
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, EASE acoustic calculators, BIM 360, Bluebeam, and ACC is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide data, telecommunication, fire alarm, security, wireless LAN, acoustic calculations, and audiovisual systems design for new construction and renovation of industrial or commercial structures in conformance with client requirements and applicable codes.
  • Develop construction documents for the installation of telecommunication and security networks.
  • Design or analyze electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of electrical and mechanical components using applicable codes, including lighting and power distribution systems, low-voltage systems, fire alarm systems, telecommunications, data networks, lighting control systems, power monitoring systems, and equipment sizing.
  • Review or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client.
  • Design a complete public address system.
  • Design audiovisual systems.
  • Provide threat and security analysis reports for various types of facilities.
  • Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
  • Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages for lighting and power systems.
  • Perform production and quality monitoring of construction documents according to company standards.
  • Communicate and work with other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
  • Edit or draft project specifications.
  • Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
  • Develop accurate project cost estimates.
  • Conduct field measurements and checks at construction sites.
  • Maintain organized project files containing project calculations, correspondence, and appropriate reference materials.
  • Review project submittals and shop drawings for conformance with contract documents and specify required action for conformance.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

About the company

Ghafari Associates provides integrated design and engineering services for built environments. It coordinates architecture, interior design, civil and structural engineering, MEP, ICT and security, and operations and systems engineering to align design with building performance and people. The firm serves automotive, aviation, corporate, education, government, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors with a global network of offices. Its goal is to deliver end-to-end projects that optimize building performance and user experience by combining design, engineering, and operational expertise across disciplines.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dearborn, Michigan

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • BBG&S acquisition on 2026-06-04 expands Southeast reach and mechanical capacity.
  • Five promotions on 2026-08-19 strengthen internal succession across architecture and engineering.
  • Todd Lackey's 2026-09-03 hire boosts structural steel and advanced manufacturing credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Wayne County's jail lawsuit names Ghafari and seeks $160 million damages.
  • AECOM-related jail arbitration and potential criminal probe keep reputational drag alive into 2026.
  • Industrial and automotive concentration ties growth to cyclical capital spending.

What makes Ghafari Associates unique

  • Integrated architecture, MEP, structural, ICT, and security under one delivery model.
  • BBG&S acquisition deepens mechanical engineering and doubles Ghafari's Birmingham footprint.
  • Forty-year niche in automotive facilities, reinforced by 2025 ENR #1 recognition.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

dBusiness
Sep 3rd, 2026
Ghafari expands leadership team with industry veteran Todd Lackey.

Ghafari expands leadership team with industry veteran Todd Lackey. Dearborn-based global architecture and engineering firm Ghafari Associates has hired structural engineering veteran Todd Lackey as vice president. September 3, 2026 Dearborn-based global architecture and engineering firm Ghafari Associates has hired structural engineering veteran Todd Lackey as vice president. Lackey brings more than 30 years of industry experience spanning structural steel fabrication, detailing, engineering, project delivery, client development, and leadership, with expertise in the automotive, industrial, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Lackey joins Ghafari after more than two decades with Ruby + Associates, where he most recently served as associate principal and led complex projects, strategic client relationships, and business development initiatives. His career began on the fabrication side of the structural steel industry before progressing into engineering, project management, and organizational leadership. That breadth of experience has shaped a practical, constructability-driven approach centered on understanding how decisions made during design ultimately affect fabrication, construction, schedule, cost, and overall project success. Throughout his career, Lackey has championed an integrated approach to structural steel delivery that connects engineering, connection design, detailing, fabrication, and construction. His approach emphasizes early collaboration, constructability, model-based coordination, and fabrication-ready information to improve quality, reduce rework, and accelerate project delivery. Lackey is an active industry speaker, having presented at the Lean Construction Institute, NASCC: The Steel Conference, and the Advanced Manufacturing Facility Construction Conference on topics focused on lean project delivery, structural steel integration, constructability, and collaboration. In his new role, Lackey will support Ghafari's continued growth in structural engineering and advanced project delivery, working across disciplines to strengthen client relationships, mentor project teams, and advance integrated structural steel delivery capabilities. "We are excited to welcome Todd to the Ghafari team," says Kouhaila (Ki) Hammer, president and CEO of Ghafari. "His comprehensive knowledge of structural steel and proven client leadership make him a fantastic addition as we continue to elevate our capabilities."

Ghafari
Jun 5th, 2026
Ghafari Acquires Mechanical Engineering Firm BBG&S

Ghafari has acquired BBG&S Engineering Consultants, Inc., a mechanical engineering firm based in Birmingham, AL. The acquisition of BBG&S strengthens the…

Ghafari
Sep 2nd, 2025
Ghafari Honored as a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For" in Chicago, Detroit + West Michigan

Ghafari Associates, LLC is thrilled to announce that Ghafari has been named a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For" in Chicago, Metro Detroit, and West Michigan!

Ghafari
Jul 11th, 2025
Ghafari Celebrates Another Year as ENR's #1 U.S. Automotive Facilities Designer

Ghafari is thrilled to announce that Ghafari Associates, LLC has been named the #1 U.S. automotive facility designer for 2025 by Engineering News-Record!

Ghafari
Apr 28th, 2025
News | April 28, 2025

Ghafari Associates, LLC launched the Ghafari Scholars Program in 2023, which provides a scholarship and cooperative work experience to students enrolled at the University's College of Engineering & Science.