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Job Description:

General Summary:

Prepare conceptual design layouts, PFD’s, P&ID’s, perform engineering calculations, develop equipment specifications, support detailed engineering of piping, ductwork, and utility systems, review RFI’s, submittals, and provide support throughout project construction. Familiarity with the processes associated with electric battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries such as electrode material mixing and coating, drying, pressing, notching, assembly, and formation. Thermal management, dust and fume control/treatment, utility supply for the various processes, and application of design and safety codes and standards in this industry is important to this role.

Essential Functions:

• Understand mechanical systems and manufacturing processes for which systems will be designed. Mechanical systems include, fluid handling and fill equipment, waste treatment processes and equipment, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic applications.

• Provide design calculations for ventilation systems, fans, air make up units and associated duct work with regards to static losses, downdraft requirements, and systems effects losses.

• Provide fluid and hydraulic calculations with regard to pipe losses, head pressures, friction losses, associated with piping. Perform pump selection and sizing calculations as well as valve sizing and selection.

• Understand and be familiar with all applicable governmental (i.e., IBC, ICC, OSHPOD, ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA) Safety Codes & Standards.

• Work with clients to develop scope requirements, proposal, timeline, and estimate development.

• Other projects may require knowledge in fluid fill/dispense equipment, and specialized ventilation systems for automotive and manufacturing environments.

• Develop budgetary estimates for purchased equipment and installation costs for client’s use.

• Coordinate with other disciplines including electrical/controls, structural, civil, etc. to develop a complete engineered package.

• Maintain project records as well as daily personal records of communications and directions given and received. Track project progress and communicate project status, both internally and externally.

• Understand contract documents and project records.

• Participate with project team and client to prepare or edit customer specifications and project scope of work.

• Prepare bid package including system scope of work/system description, overall plan and area views, process flow diagrams, sequence of operations as well as detailed fabrication drawings and specifications for a complete system.

• Prepare documents for specifying requirements for purchased equipment and devices used in system design and operations. These will include individual pieces of equipment or complete systems.

• Review and approve contractor submittals, including engineering calculations, equipment cut sheets, material selections, sequence of operations, etc.

• Review and approve system as-built/as-installed drawings.

• Travel to client’s sites to perform field site visits to inspect existing equipment, systems and facilities.

• Be cognizant of installation concepts and practices to ensure designs are efficient and may be fabricated and installed with ease.

Employment Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited school is preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of related work experience is required.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Familiarity with BIM 360 and Navisworks preferred.

• Working knowledge of process system engineering and design.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/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.