Engineer III Electrical

Zachry Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Charlotte is seeking an Engineer III in Electrical with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in nuclear engineering. Responsibilities include supporting power plant upgrades and new projects through design activities and collaboration with project teams. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and proficiency in tools like Mathcad and Microsoft Office. Full-time position with overtime and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in electrical engineering; Nuclear Engineering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems required.
• Ability to pass security and drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades and projects.
• Assist with calculations, modifications, and designs.
• Work in project teams to propose modifications and design changes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Mathcad proficiency

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

BS in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university

Tools

Mathcad

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff.
• Successful candidate must have past experience with evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Individual will assist with performing calculations, modifications, and designs.
• Individual will possess technical knowledge of the electrical discipline and ability to work on project teams with other engineers to assist with evaluating conditions, proposing modifications, and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Education Required (minimum): BS in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience Required (minimum): 5 years (minimum) experience in electrical engineering. Nuclear Engineering experience preferred. Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems (switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, etc.) and familiarity with electrical load flow, voltage drop, and short circuit calculation methodology is required.
• Other Required Qualifications (minimum): All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills. Presentation to client review boards of developed design documents required. Proficiency in Mathcad, Microsoft Office software, (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required. Effective time management skills required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted commercial nuclear power plant access is required. Successful candidate required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Overtime work is required at times. Travel to client sites required with periods of on-site field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas required.
• Certification(s) or License(s) Required (minimum): Professional Engineering (PE) registration is preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction