Electrical Engineer III

Zachry Group•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Group is hiring an Electrical Engineer III with design experience for its Electrical Department in Houston, Texas. The role supports challenging projects for clients in various industries, predominantly in the process and power industries. The engineer applies broad electrical engineering knowledge to plan and execute projects, select and recommend design procedures, lead and coordinate discipline work, and review technical work for quality and compliance. The position also requires working knowledge of other discipline design requirements and may include field support for retrofit verifications, as-built documentation, procurement, installation supervision, construction, and commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college.
At least 4 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, 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 as Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure, and Construct projects.
At least 5 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 and select or recommend design procedures; lead a team in implementing designs for installation.
Plan and conduct non-routine, complex assignments and projects of varying scope; adapt plans, techniques, and designs as needed.
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.
Work on a major project or several moderately scoped projects with complex designs.
Plan and schedule assigned activities.
Assist the Project Lead in developing project budget requirements, including 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.
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.
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; and grounding systems.
Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line and three-line diagrams.