Electrical Engineer III

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

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About The Position

Zachry Group is seeking a talented, self-motivated Electrical Engineer III with design experience to join its Electrical Department in Downers Grove, Illinois. The position supports challenging design projects for clients in various industries, predominantly the process industries. The work focuses on electrical design and execution, while requiring working technical knowledge of other discipline design requirements. The engineer leads and coordinates discipline-team efforts, supports project planning and delivery, and provides field support for retrofit applications, construction, and commissioning. The role works in a general office environment and may occasionally require work at industrial locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college.
At least 5 years of electrical engineering design experience on power and/or industrial projects.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, IEEE/ANSI Standards, and NEMA Standards.
Experience with medium- and low-voltage equipment and cables.
Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with senior company leadership.
Organized and self-directed, with the ability to prioritize and multitask, work in a team environment, and take direction from others.
Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments as necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license, with the ability to obtain licensure in other U.S. states.
Experience as Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure and Construct projects.
At least 6 years of electrical engineering design experience.
Experience with OTI ETAP software for electrical system analysis and relay coordination.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Experience with switchyards, large power transformers, generator circuit breakers, switchgears/MCCs, and other large power equipment.

Responsibilities

Apply general design practices; select and recommend design procedures and lead a team in implementing designs for installation.
Plan and conduct non-routine, complex assignments and projects of varying scope, adapting plans, techniques, and designs as needed and coordinating work with the project team.
Review, analyze, and integrate technical requirements and design approaches; review work for technical adequacy and compliance with requirements.
Lead and coordinate work within the electrical discipline project team to complete assignments.
Provide field support, including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement, and installation supervision.
Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects or multiple moderate-scope projects with complex designs.
Plan and schedule assigned activities; assist the Project Lead with developing project budget requirements, monitoring performance, and managing budget compliance.
Assist the Project Lead in leading engineers and designers and in monitoring and reporting discipline status to the Project Manager and Leadership Team.
Coordinate design and engineering activities with other engineering disciplines and crafts to deliver a complete, coordinated design.
Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Identify interface requirements for existing facilities and participate in constructability reviews.
Develop new techniques or improve processes, materials, or products.
Support field construction and commissioning activities and participate in client meetings.
Provide design guidance for raceway systems, including underground ductbanks, cable tray, and above-ground conduit; lighting systems, including interior, exterior, and roadway lighting; and grounding systems.
Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, and three-line diagrams.