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Zachry Group · 1 week ago

Designer I Electrical

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Designer I, Electrical for a direct hire position. The successful candidate will assist in the planning, design, and development of electrical drawings for various projects, including providing field support and preparing complex engineering drawings.

ConstructionManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Under direction/guidance from engineers or supervision, the successful candidate will be relied upon to assist in the planning, design, and development of electrical drawings for various projects

Related activities include research to obtain detailed project and design criteria as well as providing field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and installation supervision

The candidate must also be able to 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 to represent the electrical design

The candidate must also be able to 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

Individual will have the ability to produce complex engineering drawings in a 2-D or 3-D environment

Individual will be responsible to check drawings for accuracy including dimensions, spelling, drafting standards and completeness utilizing correct project design criteria

Participation in field walk downs, as necessary, to obtain measurements, verify as-built documentation, and develop field sketches in support of plant modifications and design installations

Individual will communicate with project engineers and other disciplines to develop drawings and resolve design discrepancies

Ability to interface with the customer and their construction representatives to integrate designs to satisfy their standards

Qualification

AutoCADMicroStationElectrical designDrafting standardsTechnical knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime managementTeam collaboration

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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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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