Electrical Engineer I

About the Role

Zachry Group is currently seeking a talented and self-motivated Engineer I Electrical to apply general electrical engineering design practices under the guidance and detailed supervision of a Lead Engineer. This role involves performing non-routine and complex assignments with assistance from Senior Engineers. The successful candidate will be able to select and adapt plans, techniques, and designs, and coordinate work with project team members to achieve successful design outcomes. With assistance, they will review, analyze, and integrate technical requirements and design approaches for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop designs on small and large projects.
• Read and follow Customer design documents.
• Assist Lead Engineer to develop budget requirements (time and materials) for proposed projects.
• Work with the estimating team to assist in material and equipment estimates.
• Participate in the development of construction/installation work packages.
• Coordinate design and engineering activities with other engineering disciplines (mechanical and civil).
• Work with Lead Engineer to develop and review project documents for conformity and quality assurance, adhering to applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Participate in constructability reviews for assigned projects.
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products for project execution.
• Provide support to field construction and commissioning activities during the installation process.
• Participate in Client design review meetings.
• Assist in the development of oneline diagrams and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain electrical engineering lists such as load lists, equipment lists, and cable lists.
• Work with Lead Engineer to develop calculations and studies for the sizing of equipment, cables, raceways, ground grids, etc.
• Provide design input for raceway systems, including underground ductbanks, cable tray, and above-ground conduit.
• Provide design input for lighting systems, including interior, exterior, and roadway lighting.
• Provide design input for grounding systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and other crafts to ensure a complete, coordinated design.
• Work with Vendor documents for compliance with purchase design documents.
• Assist Lead Engineer with developing purchase specifications.
• Provide Bid Reviews for the purchase of material, equipment, and outside services.
• Participate in equipment inspections to verify compliance with purchase design documents.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience with OTI ETAP software (or similar software) for Electrical Power System Analysis.
• Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4-year ABET-accredited college.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with Senior Company Leadership.
• Organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, work in a team environment, and take direction from others.
• Self-motivated Engineer that thrives on challenging tasks and has ambition to lead small teams or projects.

Physical Demands: Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi-limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Work Environment: Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.