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Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Electrical Engineer 3

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Perry, OH, USA+2 moreMore locations: Charlotte, NC, USA | Stonington, CT, USA
In PersonPeriodic travel to client locations and project sites is required.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
  • At least 4 years of engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, and power distribution equipment.
  • Knowledge of electrical load flow calculations, voltage drop calculations, and short-circuit analysis.
  • Experience preparing complete engineering project documents within the area of expertise.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities.
  • Ability to pass required security screenings and drug testing.
  • Ability to perform equipment and system walkdowns in industrial environments, climb ladders, navigate elevated work areas, access security-controlled locations, and enter confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas when required.
  • Ability to travel periodically to client locations and project sites and work overtime as needed to support project and outage schedules.
  • Skills in electrical power system analysis, engineering calculations and design, technical document preparation, engineering evaluation and troubleshooting, and electrical system modeling and analysis.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, time-management, analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Support engineering and design efforts for power plant modifications and new construction projects.
  • Apply established engineering methods, standards, procedures, and design practices.
  • Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and evaluations.
  • Assist with development of design modifications and technical solutions.
  • Prepare engineering documentation and project deliverables.
  • Support design reviews and technical evaluations.
  • Evaluate and support electrical power distribution systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, and associated electrical equipment.
  • Perform or support load flow studies, voltage drop calculations, and short-circuit calculations.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to improve system reliability and performance.
  • Support multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
  • Coordinate with project teams, clients, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Participate in project planning, meetings, and technical discussions.
  • Help ensure projects are completed according to schedule and quality standards.
  • Participate in plant walkdowns and field investigations.
  • Verify equipment configurations and existing conditions.
  • Support construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities as required.
  • Travel to client sites for project support and field assignments.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Nuclear power industry experience.
  • Experience supporting nuclear plant projects.
  • Field engineering experience in power generation environments.
  • Electrical system modeling and analysis experience using ETAP and SKM Power Tools.

About the company

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
  • Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
  • Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
  • July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
  • Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.

What makes Zachry Group unique

  • Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
  • Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
  • Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Business Wire
Oct 30th, 2025
Zachry Group Awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project

Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

MySA
May 27th, 2025
How a 101-year-old San Antonio company began climbing out of bankruptcy

Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.

12NewsNow
Jul 9th, 2024
Zachry Holdings lays off 126 more workers

BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.

Natural Gas Intelligence
Jun 27th, 2024
Plaquemines Export Project Receives Feed Gas as Testing Continues - Three Things to Know About the LNG Market

As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.

12NewsNow
Jun 18th, 2024
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG

Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.