Zachry Group · 2 hours ago
Sr Engineer Electrical
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expZachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Downers Grove Design Center. The role involves leading a team of Electrical Engineers and overseeing the planning, design, and development of electrical engineering projects in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries.
ConstructionManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Ashley Medrano
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Electrical Engineers
Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
Maintains liaisons with individuals and units within or outside organization, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to related field
Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers, other professionals, and technicians
As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seals and signs all documentation produced by own work
May also seal and sign work done by engineers under direct supervision
Performs studies, preparation of specifications, evaluation of proposals, and development of estimates
Provides recommendations for purchase of electrical system components
Examines electrical drawings for completeness, detail, and accuracy as peer reviewer
Checks manufactures’ deliverables and coordinates between these and Zachry Engineering drawings
Competent with standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, etc. Familiar with CADD applications
Mentors’ 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
Qualification
Required
Lead a team of Electrical Engineers
Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
Maintains liaisons with individuals and units within or outside organization, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to related field
Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers, other professionals, and technicians
As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seals and signs all documentation produced by own work
May also seal and sign work done by engineers under direct supervision
Performs studies, preparation of specifications, evaluation of proposals, and development of estimates
Provides recommendations for purchase of electrical system components
Examines electrical drawings for completeness, detail, and accuracy as peer reviewer
Checks manufactures' deliverables and coordinates between these and Zachry Engineering drawings
Competent with standard server software applications such as e-mail, spreadsheet, word processing, database, etc
Familiar with CADD applications
Mentors' 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
Experience with the following systems and/or design processes are 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 takeoffs
Proposal process including development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules
Field engineering/construction support
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program
15 plus years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer for Refining, Petrochemical and industrial projects
Experience using SKM and/or ETAP is highly preferable
Company
Zachry Group
Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services.
10001+ employees
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