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Designer I Electrical and I&C

Zachry Group
Stonington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025
Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc . (ZNE) is currently seeking a Designer I, Electrical for a direct hire position located in our Stonington, CT or Charlotte, NC office.

Position Synopsis: Under direction/guidance from engineers or supervision, the successful candidate will be relied upon to assist in the planning, design, and development of electrical drawings for various projects. Related activities include research to obtain detailed project and design criteria as well as providing field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and installation supervision.

The candidate must also be able to independently apply a working knowledge of electronics and/or electrical systems and computerized drafting methods to prepare various electrical drawings including wiring diagrams, one-lines, and schematics to represent the electrical design. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate the ability to draw complex electrical systems from sketches or specifications using appropriate symbology, terms, procedures, and drafting standards.

Other responsibilities may include:

  • Preparation of bills of material
  • Resolution of client comments
  • As-built drawing preparation
  • Reviewing manufacture’s drawings and other discipline drawings
  • Communicating with the engineer and other disciplines to resolve any design problems Advise, assist, and occasionally direct drafting personnel in performance of their assigned duties.


Individual will have the ability to produce complex engineering drawings in a 2-D or 3-D environment. Individual will be responsible to check drawings for accuracy including dimensions, spelling, drafting standards and completeness utilizing correct project design criteria. Participation in field walk downs, as necessary, to obtain measurements, verify as-built documentation, and develop field sketches in support of plant modifications and design installations. Individual will communicate with project engineers and other disciplines to develop drawings and resolve design discrepancies. Ability to interface with the customer and their construction representatives to integrate designs to satisfy their standards.

Education Required (minimum): Associate’s degree in drafting, design or engineering technology or equivalent experience inthe design of electrical and controls systems.

Experience Required (minimum) : Must have 3 years (minimum) of experience in engineering drafting and familiarity with electrical design practices.

Other Required Qualifications (minimum) : All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. A demonstrated ability to direct drafting personnel on drawing assignments is required. Proficient in AutoCAD and /or MicroStation CAD software packages (or an equivalent software package) and Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Etc., is required with competency in software applications for email and databases. Demonstrated technical knowledge of design practices, codes, and standards applicable to structural components is required.

Position also requires a working knowledge of structural steel types and materials as they are available in the industry and working knowledge of mechanical design principles and practices. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted commercial nuclear plant access is required. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Overtime work is required. Travel to client sites is required with periods of field/office work.

Position requires individual to exercise independent judgement to develop designs with minimal direction from Design Supervisor, Design Lead or Engineering and will concurrently support multiple projects. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, working at height, carrying equipment up to 50 pounds, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous Z(e.g., high temperatures, high radiation) areas is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to utilize various drafting and CADD techniques as required for project requirements. Knowledge of MicroStation (preferred) and/or AutoCAD is essential. Recent plant modification package development and/or field experience on nuclear power plant projects is a plus. Additional certifications and/or courses in basic electronics and/or electrical systems desired.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug free workplace. Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vet employer.

Responsibilities

Under direction/guidance from engineers or supervision, the successful candidate will be relied upon to assist in the planning, design, and development of electrical drawings for various projects. Related activities include research to obtain detailed project and design criteria as well as providing field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and installation supervision.

The candidate must also be able to independently apply a working knowledge of electronics and/or electrical systems and computerized drafting methods to prepare various electrical drawings including wiring diagrams, one-lines, and schematics to represent the electrical design. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate the ability to draw complex electrical systems from sketches or specifications using appropriate symbology, terms, procedures, and drafting standards.

Other responsibilities may include:

  • Preparation of bills of material
  • Resolution of client comments
  • As-built drawing preparation
  • Reviewing manufacture’s drawings and other discipline drawings
  • Communicating with the engineer and other disciplines to resolve any design problems Advise, assist, and occasionally direct drafting personnel in performance of their assigned duties.


Individual will have the ability to produce complex engineering drawings in a 2-D or 3-D environment. Individual will be responsible to check drawings for accuracy including dimensions, spelling, drafting standards and completeness utilizing correct project design criteria. Participation in field walk downs, as necessary, to obtain measurements, verify as-built documentation, and develop field sketches in support of plant modifications and design installations. Individual will communicate with project engineers and other disciplines to develop drawings and resolve design discrepancies. Ability to interface with the customer and their construction representatives to integrate designs to satisfy their standards

Qualifications

Education Required (minimum): Associate’s degree in drafting, design or engineering technology or equivalent experience inthe design of electrical and controls systems.

Experience Required (minimum) : Must have 3 years (minimum) of experience in engineering drafting and familiarity with electrical design practices.

Other Required Qualifications (minimum) : All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. A demonstrated ability to direct drafting personnel on drawing assignments is required. Proficient in AutoCAD and /or MicroStation CAD software packages (or an equivalent software package) and Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Etc., is required with competency in software applications for email and databases. Demonstrated technical knowledge of design practices, codes, and standards applicable to structural components is required.

Position also requires a working knowledge of structural steel types and materials as they are available in the industry and working knowledge of mechanical design principles and practices. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted commercial nuclear plant access is required. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Overtime work is required. Travel to client sites is required with periods of field/office work.

Position requires individual to exercise independent judgement to develop designs with minimal direction from Design Supervisor, Design Lead or Engineering and will concurrently support multiple projects. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, working at height, carrying equipment up to 50 pounds, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous Z(e.g., high temperatures, high radiation) areas is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to utilize various drafting and CADD techniques as required for project requirements. Knowledge of MicroStation (preferred) and/or AutoCAD is essential. Recent plant modification package development and/or field experience on nuclear power plant projects is a plus. Additional certifications and/or courses in basic electronics and/or electrical systems desired.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

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