Principle Designer Electrical

Zachry GroupHouston, TX
Hybrid

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corp (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Principal Designer Electrical with responsible for delivering complex electrical design solutions for large-scale industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity to get involved on challenging and interesting design projects within the Power industry.

Requirements

  • Associates degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school.
  • Minimum of 10 years of electrical design experience in the Power and Industrial Industry.
  • Previous Lead Designer experience.
  • 2D MicroStation and AutoCAD experience required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, work in a team environment and take direction from others.
  • Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments as necessary.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Certificate in Design/Drafting.
  • 15-20 years of electrical engineering design experience.
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Process Systems.
  • Experience with hazardous area classification a plus.
  • Working Experience with Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear/Motor Control Centers.
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Experience with Smart Plant Software SPEL or SPI a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Involved in application of general design practices.
  • Will select and recommend procedures in design and prepare/oversee designs for Engineer’s approval.
  • Performs non routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and coordinating to complete a project of large scope or a smaller diverse project.
  • Selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, and coordinates the work.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical requirements and design approaches.
  • Review work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
  • Position skills are heavily focused on electrical design but have a working technical knowledge of other discipline design requirements.
  • May be designated as the technical services design lead to coordinate work or designated checker on assigned project.
  • Capable of leading and coordinating others within their discipline to successfully complete project assignments.
  • Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement and installation supervision.
  • Design review to assure adherence to applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
  • Lead a team of electrical wiring designers.
  • Develop one-line and three-line diagrams.
  • Develop schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Develop one-lines for Medium and Low Voltage applications.
  • Coordination with engineering and other disciplines to assure a complete, coordinated design.
  • Ability to review and work with Piping and Instrument Diagrams (PIDs) along with Vendor supplied documentation to develop electrical wiring diagrams.
  • Ability to size LV power cables using the National Electrical Code.
  • Perform designs to interface electrical equipment using control and signal cabling.
  • Present work status to senior management including forecast completion dates.
  • Develop schedule of deliverables and lead team toward completion dates.
  • Coordination with engineering and other crafts to assure a complete, coordinated design.
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