What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Designer position at Zachry Group?
Job Description
Zachry Group is currently looking for Electrical Designers to work in our Omaha Engineering office. Under direction/guidance from project managers, project engineers, or technical services staff, assist in the planning, design and development of electrical construction drawings for various projects. Research to obtain detailed project and design criteria. Provide field support including field verification for retrofit applications, as-built documentation. Provide complete electrical designs for power stations and various industrial plants (Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals).
Responsibilities
Position Highlights
Required Qualifications
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.
Work Environment
Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, 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 Designer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar 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.
#Omaha #ElectricalDesigners
Zachry Group is currently looking for Electrical Designers to work in our Omaha Engineering office. Under direction/guidance from project managers, project engineers, or technical services staff, assist in the planning, design and development of electrical construction drawings for various projects. Research to obtain detailed project and design criteria. Provide field support including field verification for retrofit applications, as-built documentation. Provide complete electrical designs for power stations and various industrial plants (Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals).
Responsibilities
Position Highlights
- Prepare engineering drawings and schematic of varies electrical systems and components.
- Utilize sketching and CAD Programs (AutoCAD, AVEVA E3D, and MicroStation)
- Must have 7 years of experience working as an Electrical designer.
- Extensive experience and working knowledge of grounding, lighting and power design, cable tray, duct bank layouts and grounding design.
- Extensive knowledge of NEC code and electrical industry standards.
- Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, or computer-aided design equipment.
- Design and develop a complete set of electrical construction drawings utilizing 2-D and 3-D CAD skills with the ability to work in and reference 3D models.
- Exercise independent judgment by utilizing the correct design criteria based on knowledge from vendor data and project scope.
- Perform a complete design check of lower level designers, by project assignment, to assure applicable code standards, design standards, accuracy, spelling and design completeness.
- Review manufacturer’s drawings and other discipline drawings and any existing plan drawings for physical interferences.
- Communicate with the project electrical engineer and other disciplines to resolve any design problems with the manufacturer’s drawings or interferences.
- Supervises and directs other designers and drafters during the development of project design tasks.
- Assure the company quality assurance procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.
- Provides technical support for client inquiries. Demonstrate the ability to develop material specifications, requisitions for purchase. Creates complex contractor scopes of work and provides unassisted field management.
- Communicate with the project engineer and other disciplines to resolve any design problems with the manufacturer’s drawings or interferences.
- Assure the company quality assurance procedures are followed in completion of assigned tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Must be proficient in operating a PC based computer and general office software.
- Senior level CADD operator
- Must have 7 years of experience working as an Electrical designer
- Complex Problem Solving
- Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal and Written)
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Strong desire to learn
- Vocational or Trade School Education
- Related on-the-job experience
- HS or Associate's degree with adequate drafting courses, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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.
Work Environment
Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, 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 Designer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar 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.
#Omaha #ElectricalDesigners