Sr Engineer Electrical

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Electrical Engineers
• Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
• Maintains liaisons with individuals and units within or outside the organization, with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to related field
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers, other professionals, and technicians
• Seals and signs all documentation produced by own work. May also seal and sign work done by engineers under direct supervision
• 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 manufactures’ deliverables and coordinates between these and Zachry Engineering drawings
• Certified 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
• Affirm that 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering discipline from and accredited engineering program
• 15 plus years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer for Refining, Petrochemical and industrial projects
• Experience using SKM and/or ETAP is highly preferable

Physical Demands

• Communicate in person, via telephone, video conferencing, email, oral expression, and comprehension
• May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely
• Work Environment
• Primary work environment is an office
• May work in other environments including warehouse and, in a trailer, or building on construction sites
• On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high
• Work Environment
• Light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking
• Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms

Benefits

• Eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits
• This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan