Full-Time

ICT + Security Designer

Posted on 5/9/2026

Ghafari Associates

Ghafari Associates

501-1,000 employees

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid/in-office work environment; Chicago, IL.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or related field, electronic engineering, information technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years related experience in data, telecommunication, fire alarm and security engineering field
  • Microsoft Office, emphasis on Excel and MSWord, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, BIM360 and ACC
Responsibilities
  • 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 Revit system. Provide Revit 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

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

  • Over 90% intern hiring rate builds robust domestic talent pipeline from Scholars Program.
  • Partnerships with Detroit Mercy and Notre Dame access emerging engineering talent.
  • Visa sponsorships for 6 F-1 and EB roles expand specialized international engineering hires.

What critics are saying

  • Declining visa activity forces domestic reliance amid H-1B policy shifts within 6-12 months.
  • Scholarship publicity confuses brand with unrelated Atefeh Ghafari in 12-18 months.
  • Talent hoarding invites poaching by SmithGroup and Gensler in 12-24 months.

What makes Ghafari Associates unique

  • Ghafari Scholars Program launched in 2023 offers scholarships and co-ops to Detroit Mercy engineering students.
  • Internal promotions like Barry from project architect in 2013 to architecture director foster leadership continuity.
  • Leadership holds roles like Honorary Consul of Slovenia and Fulbright Board for global credibility.

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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

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Education Allowance

Mentorship Program

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Company News

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.

Ghafari
Nov 11th, 2024
More News + Insights

Ghafari Associates, LLC received the Elite Award for Communication and Shared Vision.

DBusiness Magazine
Jul 24th, 2024
Ghafari Promotes Barry and Pettit to Leaders of U.S. Architecture/Engineering Practice

Barry joined the Ghafari team in 2013 as a project architect, moving into the role of manager of architecture in 2018, and later, director of architecture at the firm's Dearborn headquarters.