Electrical Engineer I

Zachry Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zachry Group seeks an Electrical Engineer I to join the Omaha Design Center, contributing to electrical system designs for industrial plants and developing schematics, while performing quality checks on existing systems and vendor documentation.

You will collaborate on power distribution projects, draft electrical specifications, and assist with drawings such as one-line diagrams and interconnections. Strong communication, detail orientation, and a desire to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• At least 1 year of electrical engineering experience in Power/Industrial projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Good judgment, decision making, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team on new design, modifications, retrofits, or conceptual electrical power distribution projects.
• Execute project tasks related to electrical power distribution under senior engineers.
• Draft and specify electrical equipment and general construction specifications.
• Assist in creating/revising one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, and interconnection diagrams.
• Compile lists of electrical equipment and review electrical loads; perform voltage drop calculations and conductor sizing per NEC.
• Create and maintain distribution panel schedules and enter cable routing parameters from design drawings.

Skills

1 year experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access)

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 with procurement in 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 Making
• Attention 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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