Zachry Group

Lead Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Involved in application of general design practices. Will select and recommend procedures in design and lead a team to implement those design for installation. Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of various scopes. Lead shall have the ability to select and adapt plans, techniques, designs, and coordinates the work with the project team. Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical requirements and design approaches. Review work for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. The position’s skills are heavily focused on electrical design and execution while having working technical knowledge of other discipline design requirements. Position requires the ability of leading and coordinating work efforts within their discipline project team to successfully complete project assignments. Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement and installation supervision.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college.

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Minimum of 15 years of electrical engineering design experience on Power and/or Industrial Projects.

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Professional Engineering License with the ability to obtain licensure in other states within the US.

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Prior Lead Engineer experience with executing projects.

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Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, IEEE/ANSI Standards and NEMA Standards.

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Experience with Medium and Low Voltage Equipment and Cables.

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Must be able to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.

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Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with Senior Company Leadership.

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Must be organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, work in a team environment and take direction from others.

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Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments as necessary.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Preferred Requirements

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Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure and Construct Projects.

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15-20 years of electrical engineering design experience preferred for Combined Cycle Power Plants.

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Experience with OTI ETAP software for Electrical System Analysis and Relay Coordination.

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Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code preferred.

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Experience with Switchyards, Large Power Transformers, Generator Circuit Breakers, and other large power equipment.

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Prior experience with the procurement of electrical equipment such as transformers, breakers, switchgears, cables, etc.

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Work Environment

Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: 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.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Lead Electrical Engineer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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