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Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Zachry Group • Charlotte, TX, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Lead Electrical Engineer role at Zachry Group. Location : Charlotte, North Carolina. The position involves leading electrical design efforts for power plant projects within the Electrical Department, with opportunities to work on challenging design projects in the Power industry.

Responsibilities

  • Apply general design practices and lead a team to implement design for installation.
  • Perform non-routine and complex assignments involving planning and conducting complete project scopes.
  • Lead in selecting and adapting plans, techniques, and designs; coordinate work with the project team.
  • Review, analyze, and integrate technical requirements and design approaches; ensure technical adequacy and adherence to requirements.
  • Demonstrate strong electrical design and execution knowledge while understanding other discipline design requirements.
  • Lead and coordinate work efforts within the discipline project team to complete assignments.
  • Provide field support including verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement, and installation supervision.

What You'll Do

  • Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge in broad areas of assignments.
  • Work on major projects or several projects with complex designs.
  • Plan and schedule team activities; estimate specifications, requisitions, calculations, and quantities.
  • Develop budget requirements and monitor team performance and budget compliance.
  • Develop staffing forecasts for installation and lead a team of engineers and designers to meet project schedules.
  • Coordinate project activities across multiple office locations and with other engineering disciplines.
  • Review project documents for conformity, quality assurance, and adherence to codes, standards, and requirements.
  • Identify interface requirements for existing facilities and participate in constructability reviews.
  • Develop new techniques or improved processes, materials, or products.
  • Support field construction and commissioning activities; monitor and report on discipline status to Project Manager / Leadership.
  • Participate in client meetings and mentor junior staff.
  • Provide design guidance for raceway systems (underground ductbanks, cable trays, conduits), lighting systems (interior, exterior, roadway), and grounding systems.
  • Develop schematics and wiring diagrams, and one-line / three-line diagrams; coordinate with other crafts to ensure a complete, coordinated design.
  • Qualifications

  • 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 Engineer license with ability to obtain licensure in other US states.
  • Prior lead engineer experience with project execution.
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, IEEE / ANSI standards, and NEMA standards.
  • Experience with medium and low voltage equipment and cables.
  • Strong communication skills; able to interface with senior leadership; organized, self-directed, and able to multi-task.
  • Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments as necessary.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Lead electrical engineer on Engineer, Procure, and Construct projects.
  • 15–20 years of electrical engineering design experience 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.
  • Procurement experience for electrical equipment (transformers, breakers, switchgears, cables, etc.).
  • Physical Demands

    Communication in person, via telephone, and other methods; manual dexterity and coordination; ability to lift / move objects safely.

    Work Environment

    General office environment with occasional work at industrial sites. Noise levels may be moderate to high; job sites may include equipment, materials, and personnel requiring movement and signaling.

    The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Lead Electrical Engineer position and is not a complete listing of all duties that may be required.

    Zachry Group is dedicated to providing a safe and drug-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Note : This job posting may include additional internal references; for applicants, apply through the official Zachry Group channels.

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