Zachry Group

Engineer II Electrical

Zachry Group$75K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation.
  • Basic understanding of electrical power distribution systems and related equipment.
  • Familiarity with load flow and short-circuit analysis methodologies.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering and design activities for power plant projects.
  • Assist with studies, calculations, and technical assessments.
  • Develop design modifications and technical solutions under guidance.
  • Prepare engineering documentation and project deliverables.
  • Evaluate electrical power distribution systems and identify performance improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct field assessments and support installation and troubleshooting activities.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Opportunities for fieldwork and hands-on experience at client sites.
  • Potential for professional growth with mentorship options.
  • Participation in significant power generation projects.
  • Involvement in technical discussions and project meetings.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the Engineer II will support a variety of engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects.

The successful candidate will assist with engineering analyses, calculations, design development, and system modifications while applying established engineering principles, standards, and procedures. Working within multidisciplinary teams, this individual will help evaluate existing plant conditions and contribute to solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.

Responsibilities

Engineering & Design Support
  • Support engineering and design activities for power plant projects.
  • Assist with engineering studies, calculations, and technical evaluations.
  • Apply established engineering standards, methods, and procedures.
  • Support development of design modifications and technical solutions.
  • Prepare engineering documentation and project deliverables.
  • Participate in technical reviews and design discussions.

Electrical Power Systems
  • Support evaluation and design of electrical power distribution systems, including:
    • Switchgear
    • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
    • Circuit breakers
    • Related electrical equipment
  • Assist with:
    • Load flow analysis
    • Voltage drop calculations
    • Short-circuit studies
  • Help identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability.

Project & Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Support multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
  • Participate in project meetings and technical discussions.
  • Assist with project planning and execution activities.

Field Support
  • Perform equipment walkdowns and field assessments.
  • Support installation, testing, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
  • Travel periodically to client sites and project locations.
  • Verify field conditions and support engineering evaluations.


Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Experience
  • 2 years of engineering experience.

Knowledge may be gained through:
  • Academic coursework, Capstone projects, Internships or co-op programs
  • Professional work experience

Technical Knowledge

Basic knowledge of:
  • Electrical power distribution systems
  • Switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Circuit breakers
  • Load flow calculations
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Short-circuit analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Education
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Experience
  • Nuclear power industry experience.
  • Internship or field experience supporting power generation projects.
  • Experience with electrical system modeling and calculations using:
    • ETAP
    • SKM Power Tools

Certifications
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

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About Zachry Group

Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers.
Learn more about Zachry Group
Size
20,000 employees
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Founded
1924

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