Zachry Group

Electrical Engineer I

Zachry Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Downers Grove • Illinois • United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Expected to work in a collaborative team environment on projects involving new design, modifications, retrofits, or preliminary/conceptual designs related to utility scale and industrial electrical power distribution systems under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Group Manager.
  • Assigned project specific tasks related to electrical power distribution systems under the direction of a senior engineer.
  • Typical duties include writing electrical equipment and general construction specifications.
  • Assist designers/drafters in execution of new and revised drawings related to one-line diagrams, motor control schematics and interconnection wiring diagrams.
  • Compile and review lists associated with electrical equipment and process electrical loads.
  • Perform voltage drop calculations and select appropriate conductor size using criteria in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
  • Create and maintain distribution panel schedules.
  • Design and enter cable routing parameters into a database using project design drawings such as equipment general arrangement plans, cable tray plans, underground (ductbank) and overhead conduit plan drawings and schematic diagrams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college.
  • At least 1 year of experience working as an electrical engineer for Power and/or Industrial Projects.
  • Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
  • Internship in Power and / or Industrial engineering design.
Benefits
  • Effective Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
  • Strong desire to learn
  • Good Judgment and Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Access or similar programs
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical power distribution systemsvoltage drop calculationscable routing parametersone-line diagramsmotor control schematicsinterconnection wiring diagramsNational Electrical Code (NEC)distribution panel schedulesconstruction specificationsdesign modifications
Soft Skills
collaborative team environmentcommunicationexecution assistanceproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam