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. Participates in the preparation and development of Process Mechanical-related project deliverables and ensure project deliverable quality.

Essential Functions:

• Understand mechanical systems and manufacturing processes for which systems will be designed. Mechanical systems include fluid handling and fluid fill equipment, waste treatment processes and equipment, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic applications. Familiarity with the processes associated with industrial battery manufacturing is beneficial.

• Perform all necessary air calculations with regards to static losses, downdraft requirements, and systems effects losses.

• Perform 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.

• Maintain project records as well as daily personal records of communications and directions given and received.

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

• Prepare bid package as well as detailed fabrication drawings and specifications for a complete system.

• Assist in specifying requirements for all purchased equipment and devices used in system design and operations.

• Track and communicate project status and schedule. Provide project documentation including action item lists and meeting minutes.

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

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

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

• Must be able to travel and accept field assignments to promote project success.

• 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.

• 3-7 years of related work experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD preferred.

• Familiarity with BIM 360 and Navisworks preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• 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.