Electrical Engineer IV

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Group is seeking a self-motivated Electrical Engineer IV 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 power industries. The position focuses on electrical design and execution, while requiring working technical knowledge of other disciplines’ design requirements. The engineer leads and coordinates work within the discipline project team and supports projects from design through field construction and commissioning. The role involves applying extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices to major projects or multiple projects of moderate scope, including complex designs. The engineer plans and schedules assigned activities, supports project budgeting and performance monitoring, coordinates with other engineering disciplines, and reviews project documents for technical adequacy, quality, code compliance, and satisfaction of project requirements. Field support may include retrofit verifications, as-built documentation, procurement, installation supervision, construction support, and commissioning activities. Electrical design guidance includes raceway systems, lighting, grounding, schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line and three-line diagrams. The position is primarily based in an office environment, with occasional work in industrial locations and project sites. Travel and work in office and field environments may be required as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a four-year ABET-accredited college.
At least 10 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.
Ability to stay organized and self-directed, 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 software, 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.
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 and recommend design procedures; lead a team in implementing designs for installation.
Plan and conduct complete projects or assignments of varying scopes, selecting and adapting plans, techniques, and designs 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 efforts 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 extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices across broad areas of assignments and related fields.
Plan and schedule assigned activities and assist the Project Lead in developing project budget requirements for time and materials.
Monitor performance and budget compliance and assist the Project Lead in leading engineers and designers to complete project assignments.
Coordinate design and engineering activities with other engineering disciplines.
Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance and ensure 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 in 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, one-line diagrams, and three-line diagrams.
Coordinate with engineering disciplines and other crafts to ensure a complete, coordinated design.