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Zachry Group · 1 day ago

Lead Electrical Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Zachry Engineer Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Lead Electrical Engineer with power plant design experience to join their Electrical Department. The role involves leading projects, applying design practices, and coordinating with project teams to ensure successful project completion.

ConstructionManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Ashley Medrano

Responsibilities

Involved in application of general design practices

Will select and recommend procedures in design and lead a team to implement those design for installation

Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of various scopes

Lead shall have the ability to select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, and coordinates the work with the project team

Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical requirements and design approaches

Review work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements

The position’s skills are heavily focused on electrical design and execution while having working technical knowledge of other discipline design requirements

Position requires the ability of leading and coordinating work efforts within their discipline project team to successfully complete project assignments

Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement and installation supervision

Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields

Work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex designs

Plan and schedule team activities

Estimate specifications, requisition, calculation, and quantities for proposed projects

Develop budget requirements (i.e., time and materials) for proposed projects

Monitor and manage team performance and budget compliance

Develop and forecast staffing requirements and quantities for installation

Lead a team of engineers and designers in order to complete assignments on projects

Assigns and schedule tasks to and direct engineers, designers, and administrative staff to meet project schedules

Coordinate project activities across multiple office locations

Coordinate design and engineering activities with other engineering disciplines

Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance while assuring adherence to applicable codes, standards, and project requirements

Conceptually identify interface requirements for existing facilities

Participate in constructability reviews for assigned project

Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products

Provide support to field construction and commissioning activities

Monitor and report on project engineering discipline status to Project Manager/Leadership Team

Participate in client meetings

Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor

Mentor younger professionals, leading by example

Design guidance for raceway systems including underground ductbanks, cable tray and above ground conduit

Design guidance for lighting systems including interior, exterior and roadway lighting

Design guidance for grounding systems

Develop schematics and wiring diagrams

Develop one-line and three-line diagrams

Coordination with engineering and other crafts to assure a complete, coordinated design

Qualification

Electrical engineering designPower plant designProfessional Engineering LicenseNational Electrical CodeMediumLow Voltage EquipmentETAP softwareMulti-taskingMicrosoft OfficeTeam leadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college

Minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering design experience on Power and/or Industrial Projects

Professional Engineering License with the ability to obtain licensure in other states within the US

Prior Lead Engineer experience with executing projects

Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, IEEE/ANSI Standards and NEMA Standards

Experience with Medium and Low Voltage Equipment and Cables

Must be able to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with Senior Company Leadership

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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required

Preferred

Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure and Construct Projects

15-20 years of electrical engineering design experience preferred for Combined Cycle Power Plants

Experience with OTI ETAP software for Electrical System Analysis and Relay Coordination

Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code preferred

Experience with Switchyards, Large Power Transformers, Generator Circuit Breakers, and other large power equipment

Prior experience with the procurement of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switchgears, cables, etc

Company

Zachry Group

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Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services.

Founded in 1924

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.zachrygroup.com/

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