Electrical Engineer IV

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

4d•$120,000 - $168,940

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 engineer applies broad and diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, leads and coordinates discipline work, and contributes to project planning, design, execution, and field support. The position may involve a major project or several moderately scoped projects with complex designs.

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 and 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 with 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.
Experience with OTI ETAP software for electrical system analysis and relay coordination.
Experience with switchyards, large power transformers, generator circuit breakers, switchgears/MCCs, and other large power equipment.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code is also listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply general design practices, select and recommend design procedures, and lead a team in implementing designs for installation.
Plan and conduct complete projects of varying scope, adapting 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 efforts within the electrical discipline project team and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and crafts.
Provide field support, including retrofit field verifications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement, and installation supervision.
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.
Review 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 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.
Provide design guidance for interior, exterior, and roadway lighting systems and grounding systems.
Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line and three-line diagrams.