Sr Engineer Electrical

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self‑motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Downers Grove Design Center. This is a great opportunity under the direction and guidance from the department manager to get involved and assist in the planning, design, development and leading of Electrical Engineering projects in the Power/Energy Industrial Markets.

Involved in application of general design practices. Will select and recommend procedures in design and lead a team to implement those designs for installation. Performs non‑routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of various scopes. The lead shall have the ability to select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, and coordinate the work with the project team.

Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical requirements and design approaches. Reviews 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 to lead and coordinate work efforts within the discipline project team to successfully complete project assignments.

• Lead a team of Electrical Engineers and designers
• Work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex designs.
• Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Maintain liaisons with individuals and units within or outside the organization, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to related field.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of a staff of engineers, other professionals, and technicians and ensure budget compliance.
• Develop budget requirements (i.e., time and materials) for proposed projects.
• As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seal and sign all documentation produced by own work.
• May also seal and sign work done by engineers under direct supervision.
• Perform studies, preparation of specifications, evaluation of proposals, and development of estimates.
• Provide recommendations for purchase of electrical system components.
• Examine electrical drawings for completeness, detail, and accuracy as peer reviewer.
• Check manufacturer’s deliverables and coordinate between these and Zachry Engineering drawings.
• Be competent with standard server software applications such as e‑mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, etc.; familiar with CADD applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers to aid in their development both technically and professionally.
• Assure the company quality assurance procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.
• Assign and schedule tasks to and direct engineers, designers, and administrative staff to meet project schedules.

• Experience with the following systems and/or design processes is preferred:
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, PIP, etc.).
• Electrical calculations & studies including, but not limited to: feeder sizing, electrical equipment sizing, voltage drop, short circuit analysis, load flow, protective device (breakers / relays) coordination studies, arc flash analysis and grounding.
• One‑line diagrams including metering & relaying for low, medium and high‑voltage electrical systems.
• Schematic diagrams for low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment / systems
• Electrical raceway design including underground ductbanks, cable tray and conduit systems.
• Lighting design including interior, exterior and roadway lighting, and lighting panel schedules.
• Electrical lists & schedules including load list, electrical equipment list, and cable schedules.
• Electrical general arrangements/equipment layouts
• Backup and emergency power systems
• Understanding of electrical construction methods and materials
• Grounding design and grounding studies
• Hazardous area classification
• Equipment procurement including equipment specifications, bid evaluation, vendor drawing review.
• Cost estimating and material…