Engineer III Electrical

Zachry Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team focused on critical infrastructure work, particularly within power generation. The team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by strong, long-standing partnerships with major utility providers, ensuring consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects. This environment provides stability, variety, and opportunities for skill development and career advancement. The role is fast-paced and collaborative, empowering individuals to take ownership and make a tangible difference. Zachry Engineer Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a talented and self-motivated Lead Electrical Engineer with power plant design experience to join its Electrical Department in Charlotte, North Carolina, leading challenging and high-impact design projects within the Power industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation or industrial projects
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure
Prior experience leading electrical engineering scope and project teams
Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE/ANSI, and NEMA standards
Experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical equipment and systems
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Lead Engineer experience on EPC projects
10+ years of experience in power generation (combined cycle, fossil, renewable, or cogeneration)
Experience with electrical system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP)
Experience with switchyards, large transformers, generator circuit breakers, and utility interconnections
Electrical equipment procurement experience

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design for power generation projects from concept through commissioning
Develop and review electrical system designs including power distribution, protection, grounding, lighting, and controls interfaces
Plan, assign, and manage work for electrical engineers and designers to meet project scope, schedule, and budget
Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documents for quality and compliance
Coordinate electrical design activities with mechanical, civil, structural, I&C, and construction disciplines
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements (NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA)
Estimate engineering effort, quantities, and material requirements; support project budgeting and forecasting
Support equipment procurement, including technical evaluations and vendor coordination
Participate in constructability reviews, hazard analyses, and design reviews
Provide technical support to construction, commissioning, and startup teams, including field visits as required
Interface with clients, project managers, and leadership on engineering progress and technical decisions
Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers