Electrical Engineer III

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

4h•$106,500 - $149,960•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Group is hiring an Electrical Engineer III with design experience for its Electrical Department in Downers Grove, Illinois. The role supports challenging design projects for clients in various industries, predominantly in the process industries. The engineer applies electrical design principles and practices, plans and coordinates project work, reviews technical requirements and design quality, and leads or assists teams in completing assignments. The position focuses on electrical design and execution while requiring working knowledge of other engineering disciplines. It also provides field support for retrofit verification, as-built documentation, procurement, installation, construction, and commissioning.

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 and ability to obtain licensure in other U.S. states.
Experience serving 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 (listed as preferred).
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 their implementation for installation.
Plan and conduct complete, non-routine and complex assignments across projects of varying scope; select and adapt plans, techniques, and designs and coordinate 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 discipline project-team efforts to complete assignments successfully.
Provide field support, including retrofit field verifications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement, and installation supervision.
Work on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex designs.
Plan and schedule assigned activities.
Assist the Project Lead in developing project budget requirements for time and materials, and monitor performance and budget compliance.
Assist the Project Lead in leading engineers and designers to complete project assignments.
Coordinate design and engineering activities with other engineering disciplines and crafts.
Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Conceptually identify interface requirements for existing facilities.
Participate in constructability reviews for assigned projects.
Develop new techniques or improve processes, materials, or products.
Support field construction and commissioning activities.
Assist the Project Lead with monitoring and reporting engineering discipline status to the Project Manager and Leadership Team.
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, and one-line and three-line diagrams.