Job Description:

Ghafari Associates is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join the team. This role will support global projects and report to a manager out of the Dearborn, MI office. Candidates can choose to be HYBRID, or 100% IN OFFICE in our Dearborn office location.

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Engineer - Process Controls shall be responsible for controls engineering and coordination of process systems such as: dust collection, gas and liquid storage and distribution, cooling towers, chillers, compressors, central vacuum, vapor and gas mitigation.

Must be able to work independently to prepare and manage the development of all systems integration and controls related project deliverables. This person will also mentor and direct other engineers, engage in process systems and will be responsible for control system related engineering calculations, systems integration, control system concepts, design development and implementation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand mechanical systems and manufacturing processes for which control systems will be designed. Coordinate and update mechanical designs where necessary for controls considerations.

• Participates in the development and execution of project design and implementation, spanning from initial design and high-level process flow diagrams and FEL 1 activities, through FEL 2, FEL 3, up to and through system integration and start-up.

• Own development of PFDs and P&IDs. Develop and/or support development of controls Sequence of Operations and control loop diagrams.

• Understand and be familiar with National Electric Code, Local Electrical and Safety Codes & Standards and Client Codes.

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

• Specify and design control systems, including control panel design, PLC networks & I/O, motor controls, system layouts, etc.

• Develop controls schematic design including field devices, selection of field devices, and field interconnect diagrams.

• Provide engineering estimates for control systems and related installation work.

• Track project status and schedule and provide updates to Project Managers including action item lists and meeting minutes.

• Review and approve contractor engineering submittals and drawings.

• Review and approve fabrication facilities and production equipment prior to shipment to site.

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

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

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.

• Prefer minimum of 10 years of related work experience.

Additional Skills

• Must be proficient in AutoCAD. Revit proficiency is a plus.

• Previous experience with PLC’s (Allen Bradley ControlLogix family, Siemens), networks (Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet, etc.) and related software a plus.

• 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. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.

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.