Electrical Engineer IV

Zachry Group

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

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $168,940 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in electrical engineering design, particularly in Power and Industrial Projects, with a strong understanding of the National Electrical Code and relevant standards. Capable of leading project teams, coordinating complex designs, and providing technical guidance while ensuring compliance with project requirements.

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Electrical Engineering Design ExperienceNational Electrical Code KnowledgeProfessional Engineering LicenseOTI ETAP Software ProficiencyMedium and Low Voltage Equipment Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design PracticesTechnical Requirements AnalysisProject Planning and SchedulingField Support and SupervisionDesign Guidance for Raceway and LightingBudget Compliance MonitoringConstructability ReviewsAs-Built DocumentationIntegration of Design ApproachesComplex Project Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal and Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsSelf-Directed and PrioritizationTeam CollaborationAbility to Interface with Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteETAP SoftwareElectrical System Analysis ToolsProject Management SoftwareDesign Software for Electrical Engineering

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 involving non-routine and complex assignments.
Review, analyze, and integrate technical requirements and design approaches.
Review work for technical adequacy and compliance with requirements.
Lead and coordinate work efforts within the electrical 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 moderate-scope projects with complex designs.
Plan and schedule assigned activities.
Assist the Project Lead with budget requirements, performance monitoring, and budget compliance.
Assist the Project Lead in leading engineers and designers.
Coordinate design and engineering activities with other disciplines.
Review project documents for conformity, quality assurance, 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/Leadership Team.
Provide design guidance for raceway, lighting, grounding, schematics, wiring, one-line, and three-line diagrams.
Coordinate with engineering and other crafts to deliver complete, coordinated designs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 be able to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with Senior Company Leadership.
Must be 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 is required.
Professional Engineering License with the ability to obtain licensure in other states within the US.
Lead Electrical Engineer on Engineer, Procure and Construct Projects.
Experience with OTI ETAP software for Electrical System Analysis and Relay Coordination.
Experience with Switchyards, Large Power Transformers, Generator Circuit Breakers, Switchgears/MCCs and other large power equipment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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