Sr Engineer Electrical

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking a talented, self-motivated Senior Electrical Engineer for its Downers Grove Design Center. Under the direction and guidance of the department manager, this role participates in planning, designing, developing, and leading electrical engineering projects in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries. The engineer independently completes assignments, leads and mentors engineering staff, coordinates with internal and external contacts, and provides technical guidance on electrical engineering matters. The role also supports project studies, specifications, proposal evaluations, cost estimates, equipment procurement, drawing reviews, and field engineering or construction activities. Work is primarily office-based, with possible work in warehouses, trailers, or buildings at construction sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
15 or more years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer on refining, petrochemical, and industrial projects.
Knowledge of electrical codes and standards, such as NEC, IEEE, and PIP.
Experience with electrical calculations and studies, including feeder and equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, load flow, protective-device coordination, arc-flash analysis, and grounding.
Experience with one-line and schematic diagrams for low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems and equipment.
Experience with electrical raceway design, including underground duct banks, cable tray, and conduit systems.
Experience with interior, exterior, and roadway lighting design and lighting panel schedules.
Experience preparing electrical lists and schedules, including load lists, electrical equipment lists, and cable schedules.
Experience with electrical general arrangements and equipment layouts.
Knowledge of backup and emergency power systems, electrical construction methods and materials, grounding design and studies, and hazardous-area classification.
Experience with equipment procurement, including specifications, bid evaluation, and vendor drawing review.
Experience with cost estimating, material takeoffs, and proposal development, including project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SKM and/or ETAP.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Electrical Engineers.
Independently perform assignments based on overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Maintain liaisons with individuals and units inside and outside the organization, acting independently on technical matters in the related field.
Perform studies, prepare specifications, evaluate proposals, and develop estimates.
Recommend purchases of electrical system components.
Peer-review electrical drawings for completeness, detail, and accuracy.
Mentor junior engineers and designers in their technical and professional development.
Ensure company quality assurance procedures are followed in completing assigned tasks.
Provide field engineering and construction support.