Electrical Engineer I

Zachry Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Omaha is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to contribute to the design of electrical systems for industrial plants at the Omaha Design Center. You will help create schematics, perform quality checks, and interface with procurement on equipment specs.

You will work under a design engineering group manager, perform duties on a variety of projects, and build experience in electrical power distribution and drafting coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• At least 1 year of experience working as an electrical engineer for Power and/or Industrial Projects.
• Effective Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Strong desire to learn
• Good Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Access or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team environment on projects involving new design, modifications, retrofits, or conceptual designs for utility scale and industrial electrical power distribution systems.
• Execute project-specific tasks related to electrical power distribution under direction of a senior engineer.
• Write electrical equipment and general construction specifications as part of typical duties.
• Assist designers/drafters in creating and revising one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, and interconnection wiring diagrams.
• Compile and review lists related to electrical equipment and process electrical loads.
• Perform voltage drop calculations and select conductor sizes using NEC criteria.
• Create and maintain distribution panel schedules.
• Design cable routing parameters using project drawings and schematics.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Judgment & decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineers will work in the Omaha Design Center on an array of functions to include but not limited to the designing of electrical systems within an industrial plant, designing schematics for systems and equipment, performing quality checks and audits on existing electrical systems and equipment, working withprocurementin establishing specifications for acceptable electrical equipment and reviewing vendor documentation.

Responsibilities

• Expected to work in a collaborative team environment on projects involving new design, modifications, retrofits, or preliminary/conceptual designs related to utility scale and industrial electrical power distribution systems under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Group Manager.
• Assigned project specific tasks related to electrical power distribution systems under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Typical duties include writing electrical equipment and general construction specifications.
• Assist designers/drafters in execution of new and revised drawings related to one-line diagrams, motor control schematics and interconnection wiring diagrams.
• Compile and review lists associated with electrical equipment and process electrical loads.
• Perform voltage drop calculations and select appropriate conductor size using criteria in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Create and maintain distribution panel schedules.
• Design and enter cable routing parameters into a database using project design drawings such as equipment general arrangement plans, cable tray plans, underground (ductbank) and overhead conduit plan drawings and schematic diagrams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college.
• At least 1 year of experience working as an electrical engineer for Power and/or Industrial Projects.
• Effective Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Strong desire to learn
• Good Judgment and Decision MakingAttention to Detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Access or similar programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Internship in Power and / or Industrial engineering design.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer I 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 provides a SAFE and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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