Sr Designer Electrical
Zachry Group · Charlotte, NC · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute electrical design activities for power generation and industrial facilities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for electrical design execution within assigned projects
- Select, recommend, and adapt design procedures, standards, and techniques
- Prepare, coordinate, and review preliminary and detailed electrical designs for engineering approval
- Lead and mentor a team of Electrical Designers, supporting workload planning, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with Project and Discipline Leads
- Perform detailed design reviews and checks to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and completeness
- Serve as technical design checker or lead designer for assigned projects
- Cover electrical design activities with engineering, construction, and other disciplines
- Design and lay out complex electrical systems, including: Raceway systems (underground ductbanks, cable tray, conduit, and supports), Lighting systems (interior, exterior, roadway, and area lighting), Grounding and bonding systems
- Participate in design reviews, constructability evaluations, and client meetings
- Provide field support, including site visits, field verifications, redline and as-built documentation, and retrofit evaluations
- Support procurement activities, including vendor coordination, submittal reviews, and installation support
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, schedule, and project execution standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, standards, and processes
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Associate Degree with appropriate drafting and design coursework
- Minimum 12+ years of electrical design experience, with a strong emphasis on power generation and/or power infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience serving in a Senior or Lead Electrical Designer role
- Strong working knowledge of: Electrical raceway systems Grounding and bonding Lighting systems Power generation facility design environments
- Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD tools, including AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable power industry standards
- Ability to work independently while providing leadership, guidance, and technical direction to others
- Willingness to travel and work in both office and field environments