Zachry Group

Engineer III Electrical

Zachry Group$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
  • Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation or industrial projects
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure
  • Prior experience leading electrical engineering scope and project teams
  • Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE/ANSI, and NEMA standards
  • Experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical equipment and systems
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering design for power generation projects from concept through commissioning
  • Develop and review electrical system designs including power distribution, protection, grounding, lighting, and controls interfaces
  • Plan, assign, and manage work for electrical engineers and designers to meet project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documents for quality and compliance
  • Coordinate electrical design activities with other engineering disciplines
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
  • Estimate engineering effort, quantities, and material requirements; support project budgeting and forecasting

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact design projects
  • Mentorship and development of junior engineers
  • Engagement in diverse power generation projects
  • Collaboration with various engineering disciplines
  • Access to professional growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Zachry Engineer Corporation (ZEC) is currently seeking a talented and self-motivated Lead Electrical Engineer with power plant design experience to join our Electrical Department in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to lead challenging and high-impact design projects within the Power industry.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead electrical engineering design for power generation projects from concept through commissioning
  • Develop and review electrical system designs including power distribution, protection, grounding, lighting, and controls interfaces
  • Plan, assign, and manage work for electrical engineers and designers to meet project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documents for quality and compliance
  • Coordinate electrical design activities with mechanical, civil, structural, I&C, and construction disciplines
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements (NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA)
  • Estimate engineering effort, quantities, and material requirements; support project budgeting and forecasting
  • Support equipment procurement, including technical evaluations and vendor coordination
  • Participate in constructability reviews, hazard analyses, and design reviews
  • Provide technical support to construction, commissioning, and startup teams, including field visits as required
  • Interface with clients, project managers, and leadership on engineering progress and technical decisions
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
  • Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation or industrial projects
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure
  • Prior experience leading electrical engineering scope and project teams
  • Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE/ANSI, and NEMA standards
  • Experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical equipment and systems
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications
  • Lead Engineer experience on EPC projects
  • 10+ years of experience in power generation (combined cycle, fossil, renewable, or cogeneration)
  • Experience with electrical system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP)
  • Experience with switchyards, large transformers, generator circuit breakers, and utility interconnections
  • Electrical equipment procurement experience

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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.
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20,000 employees
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Founded
1924

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