Electrical Engineer I

Zachry Group•Perry, OH

About The Position

Under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the Engineer I will support a variety of engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects. The successful candidate will assist with engineering analyses, calculations, design development, and system modifications while applying established engineering principles, standards, and procedures. Working within multidisciplinary teams, this individual will help evaluate existing plant conditions and contribute to solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
0-2 years of engineering experience.
Knowledge may be gained through: Academic coursework, Capstone projects, Internships or co-op programs, Professional work experience.
Basic knowledge of: Electrical power distribution systems, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Circuit breakers, Load flow calculations, Voltage drop calculations, Short-circuit analysis.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Nuclear power industry experience.
Internship or field experience supporting power generation projects.
Experience with electrical system modeling and calculations using: ETAP, SKM Power Tools.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

Responsibilities

Support engineering and design activities for power plant projects.
Assist with engineering studies, calculations, and technical evaluations.
Apply established engineering standards, methods, and procedures.
Support development of design modifications and technical solutions.
Prepare engineering documentation and project deliverables.
Participate in technical reviews and design discussions.
Support evaluation and design of electrical power distribution systems, including: Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Circuit breakers, Related electrical equipment.
Assist with: Load flow analysis, Voltage drop calculations, Short-circuit studies.
Help identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.
Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
Support multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Participate in project meetings and technical discussions.
Assist with project planning and execution activities.
Perform equipment walkdowns and field assessments.
Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
Travel periodically to client sites and project locations.
Verify field conditions and support engineering evaluations.