Electrical Engineer III

Electrical Engineer III

Join us at Zachry Group as an Electrical Engineer III. This role focuses on electrical design and execution while coordinating with other disciplines to successfully complete projects.

Involved in application of general design practices. The Engineer will select and recommend procedures in design and lead a team to implement those designs for installation. Responsibilities include planning and conducting a complete project of various scopes, coordinating with the project team, reviewing work for technical adequacy, ensuring adherence to codes and standards, and providing field support, including verifications, documentation, procurement, and installation supervision.

• Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex designs.
• Plan and schedule assigned activities.
• Assist Project Lead to develop budget requirements for proposed projects.
• Monitor and manage performance and budget compliance.
• Assist Project Lead to lead a team of engineers and designers in completing assignments.
• Coordinate design and engineering activities with other engineering disciplines.
• Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance while ensuring adherence to applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Conceptually identify interface requirements for existing facilities.
• Participate in constructability reviews for assigned projects.
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Provide support to field construction and commissioning activities.
• Assist Project Lead to monitor and report on project engineering discipline status to Project Manager/Leadership Team.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Provide design guidance for raceway systems including underground ductbanks, cable trays, and above‑ground conduit.
• Provide design guidance for lighting systems including interior, exterior, and roadway lighting.
• Provide design guidance for grounding systems.
• Develop schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Develop one‑line and three‑line diagrams.
• Coordinate with engineering and other crafts to assure a complete, coordinated design.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4‑year ABET accredited college.
• Minimum of 4 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.
• Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with Senior Company Leadership.
• Strong organizational, self‑directed, multi‑tasking skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments as necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Professional Engineering License with the ability to obtain licensure in other states within the US.
• Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure and Construct Projects.
• 4–7 years of electrical engineering design experience on Power and/or Industrial Projects.
• Experience with SKM software for Electrical System Analysis.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code preferred.
• Experience with Switchyards, Large Power Transformers, Generator Circuit Breakers, Switchgears/MCCs and other large power equipment.

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi‑limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

The work will be in a general office environment operating in a fast‑paced setting. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels are moderate to high. Job sites may contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer III position and is not a complete listing of all duties which may be required from day‑to‑day.

Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug‑Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is located in Zachry’s Omaha Office.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Construction