Electrical Engineer III

Zachry Group

. Apply general electrical design practices and select or recommend design procedures.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,500 - $149,960 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design practices, project management, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in leading teams and coordinating complex electrical engineering projects while ensuring adherence to budget and performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering Design ExperienceNational Electrical Code KnowledgeMedium and Low Voltage Equipment ExperienceProfessional Engineering LicenseOTI ETAP Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design PracticesProject ManagementTechnical Requirements AnalysisField Support and SupervisionBudget Compliance MonitoringDesign Guidance for Electrical SystemsConstructability ReviewsSchematic and Wiring DiagramsPower Equipment KnowledgeInstallation Supervision

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganized and Self-DirectedTeam CollaborationAbility to Multi-TaskInterface with Senior Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteOTI ETAP SoftwareElectrical System Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering License

Industry Keywords

Power ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsIEEE/ANSI StandardsNEMA StandardsSwitchyardsLarge Power TransformersGenerator Circuit BreakersSwitchgearsMCCsField Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply general electrical design practices and select or recommend design procedures.
Lead teams implementing designs for installation.
Plan and conduct complete projects of various scopes involving non-routine and complex assignments.
Review, analyze, and integrate technical requirements and design approaches.
Coordinate work efforts within the electrical discipline project team.
Provide field support, including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, on-site procurement, and installation supervision.
Work on major projects or several moderately scoped projects with complex designs.
Plan and schedule assigned activities.
Assist the Project Lead with developing project budget requirements for time and materials.
Monitor performance and budget compliance.
Assist the Project Lead in leading engineers and designers.
Coordinate design and engineering activities with other disciplines and crafts.
Review project documents for conformity, quality assurance, applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Identify interface requirements for existing facilities.
Participate in constructability reviews, client meetings, construction support, and commissioning activities.
Develop new techniques or improved processes, materials, or products.
Monitor and report engineering discipline status to the Project Manager and Leadership Team.
Provide design guidance for raceway, lighting, grounding, schematic, wiring, one-line, and three-line systems and diagrams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college.
Minimum of 5+ 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.
Organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, work in a team environment and take direction from others.
Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments as necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Professional Engineering License with the ability to obtain licensure in other states within the US preferred.
Lead Electrical Engineer experience on Engineer, Procure and Construct Projects preferred.
6+ years of electrical engineering design experience preferred.
Experience with OTI ETAP software for Electrical System Analysis and Relay Coordination preferred.
Experience with Switchyards, Large Power Transformers, Generator Circuit Breakers, Switchgears/MCCs and other large power equipment preferred.
Ability to communicate in person, via telephone, and email.
May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Other ancillary benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Safe and Drug Free work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer