Electrical Engineer I – Industrial Power Distribution

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Job summary

Zachry Group in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to design electrical systems for industrial plants, develop schematics, and perform quality checks. You will collaborate with procurement on specifications and review vendor documentation.

Work with the Electrical Engineering Group Manager on power distribution projects and contribute to project execution from design through documentation and approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–2 years of electrical engineering experience on power/industrial projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong desire to learn and good judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Strong desire to learn

Good judgment

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Job description

Zachry Group in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to design electrical systems for industrial plants, develop schematics, and perform quality checks. You will collaborate with procurement on specifications and review vendor documentation.

Work with the Electrical Engineering Group Manager on power distribution projects and contribute to project execution from design through documentation and approval.