Engineer I Electrical

Zachry Group•Stonington, CT

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Successful candidates will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff. Successful candidates should have experience with evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria. Individuals will assist with performing calculations, modifications, and designs. Individuals will possess technical knowledge of the electrical discipline and ability to work on project teams with other engineers to assist with evaluating conditions, proposing modifications, and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

BS in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power distribution systems (switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, etc.).
Familiarity with electrical load flow, voltage drop, and short circuit calculation methodology.
Excellent and clear verbal and written communication skills.
Presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Effective time management skills.
Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.
Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access.
Overtime work is required at times.
Travel is required to client sites with periods of field/office work.
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas.

Nice To Haves

MS electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university is desirable.
Experience in the nuclear power industry and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects is desired.
Electrical Distribution System Modeling and Calculation experience using ETAP or SKM software is desired.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects.
Assist with performing calculations, modifications, and designs.
Assist with evaluating conditions, proposing modifications, and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability.