Electrical Engineer I

Zachry Group

Charlotte, NC

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level electrical engineers who are willing to travel and work in multidisciplinary teams.

Best fit for

Entry-level candidates with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and eagerness to work on power and industrial projects
— “Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution”
Candidates with internship or co-op experience in power, utility, or EPC environments
— “Internship or co-op experience in power, utility, industrial, or EPC environments”
Individuals open to fieldwork and who can coordinate effectively across teams
— “Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams”

Things to consider

Travel is a required commitment, which may impact work-life balance and location flexibility
— “Willingness to travel and support field activities as required”
The role involves compliance with codes and standards, requiring attention to detail and accuracy
— “Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with NEC and electrical design fundamentals in your resume and interview responses
— “Basic knowledge of NEC and electrical engineering fundamentals”
Emphasize any experience with electrical engineering software like ETAP in your application materials
— “Familiarity with ETAP or similar electrical engineering software”
Demonstrate your ability to develop technical documentation and support project coordination
— “Develop and maintain engineering documents, drawings, and specifications”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

supporting electrical design and engineering activities
participating in design reviews and client meetings

Typical background

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical DesignCalculationsTechnical DocumentationEngineering Coordination

Preferred

ETAP Or Similar Electrical Engineering Software

Stack & domain

Electrical EngineeringNECMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationTeamworkEIT CertificationPowerEnergyIndustrial

About the role

Original posting from Zachry Group

Engineer I – Electrical
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC)
Position Summary
Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to support power, energy, and industrial projects. Working under the guidance of Lead and Senior Engineers, this role will assist with electrical design, calculations, technical documentation, and engineering coordination while gaining experience across all phases of project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Support electrical design and engineering activities for power and industrial projects.Assist with electrical calculations, equipment sizing, and power distribution design.Develop and maintain engineering documents, drawings, and specifications.Support equipment selection, material takeoffs, and cost estimates.Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Review vendor drawings and technical submittals.Participate in design reviews and client meetings.Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning activities.Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.0-2 years of electrical engineering experience (internships and co-ops considered).Basic knowledge of NEC and electrical engineering fundamentals.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Willingness to travel and support field activities as required.Preferred Qualifications
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT.Internship or co-op experience in power, utility, industrial, or EPC environments.Familiarity with ETAP or similar electrical engineering software.#LI-SG1

Source: Zachry Group careers