Zachry Group · 4 months ago
Designer I Electrical
Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Designer I, Electrical for a direct hire position located in their Stonington, CT or Charlotte, NC office. The successful candidate will assist in the planning, design, and development of electrical drawings for various projects, as well as provide field support and communicate with engineers to resolve design issues.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, design, and development of electrical drawings for various projects
Research to obtain detailed project and design criteria
Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and installation supervision
Independently apply a working knowledge of electronics and/or electrical systems and computerized drafting methods to prepare various electrical drawings including wiring diagrams, one-lines, and schematics
Demonstrate the ability to draw complex electrical systems from sketches or specifications using appropriate symbology, terms, procedures, and drafting standards
Preparation of bills of material
Resolution of client comments
As-built drawing preparation
Reviewing manufacture’s drawings and other discipline drawings
Communicating with the engineer and other disciplines to resolve any design problems
Advise, assist, and occasionally direct drafting personnel in performance of their assigned duties
Produce complex engineering drawings in a 2-D or 3-D environment
Check drawings for accuracy including dimensions, spelling, drafting standards, and completeness utilizing correct project design criteria
Participate in field walk downs to obtain measurements, verify as-built documentation, and develop field sketches in support of plant modifications and design installations
Communicate with project engineers and other disciplines to develop drawings and resolve design discrepancies
Interface with the customer and their construction representatives to integrate designs to satisfy their standards
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in drafting, design or engineering technology or equivalent experience in the design of electrical and controls systems
Must have 3 years (minimum) of experience in engineering drafting and familiarity with electrical design practices
All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
A demonstrated ability to direct drafting personnel on drawing assignments is required
Proficient in AutoCAD and /or MicroStation CAD software packages (or an equivalent software package) and Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Etc., is required with competency in software applications for email and databases
Demonstrated technical knowledge of design practices, codes, and standards applicable to structural components is required
Position also requires a working knowledge of structural steel types and materials as they are available in the industry and working knowledge of mechanical design principles and practices
Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently
Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted commercial nuclear plant access is required
Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes
Overtime work is required
Travel to client sites is required with periods of field/office work
Position requires individual to exercise independent judgement to develop designs with minimal direction from Design Supervisor, Design Lead or Engineering and will concurrently support multiple projects
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, working at height, carrying equipment up to 50 pounds, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas (e.g., high temperatures, high radiation) is required
Preferred
Ability to utilize various drafting and CADD techniques as required for project requirements
Knowledge of MicroStation (preferred) and/or AutoCAD is essential
Recent plant modification package development and/or field experience on nuclear power plant projects is a plus
Additional certifications and/or courses in basic electronics and/or electrical systems desired
Company
Zachry Group
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