Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Industrial

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Zachry Group in Downers Grove, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer IV with extensive design experience to join the Electrical Department. The role focuses on power and industrial projects, overseeing complex design tasks, leading a project team, and delivering integrated electrical solutions for clients.

The position requires a ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree, 10+ years of experience, NEC/IEEE/NEMA knowledge, and proficiency with ETAP and MS Office. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college.
• Minimum of 10+ years of electrical engineering design experience on Power and/or Industrial Projects.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, IEEE/ANSI Standards and NEMA Standards.
• Experience with Medium and Low Voltage Equipment and Cables.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with Senior Company Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to implement design for installation and coordinate with project teams.
• Develop schematics and wiring diagrams; one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Coordinate design with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated designs.
• Provide field support including verifications, on-site procurement and installation supervision.
• Monitor and report project engineering discipline status to leadership.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

OTI ETAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Zachry Group in Downers Grove, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer IV with extensive design experience to join the Electrical Department. The role focuses on power and industrial projects, overseeing complex design tasks, leading a project team, and delivering integrated electrical solutions for clients.

The position requires a ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree, 10+ years of experience, NEC/IEEE/NEMA knowledge, and proficiency with ETAP and MS Office. Travel may be required.