Snr. Engineer Electrical

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Electrical Engineers and designers
• Work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex designs
• Independently perform 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 fields
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers, other professionals, and technicians and budget compliance
• Develop budget requirements (i.e., time and materials) for proposed projects
• As a Licensed Professional Engineer, seals and signs all documentation produced by own work
• 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 manufacturers’ 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Loading 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 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program
• 15 plus years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer for Combined Cycle Power Plants
• Experience using SKM and/or ETAP is highly preferable for Electrical System Analysis and Relay Coordinator
• Experience with Switchyards, Large Power Transformers, Generator Circuit Breakers, and other large power equipment
• Prior experience with the procurement of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switchgears, cables, etc