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Engineering Design Center Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC)

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by long-standing partnerships with major utility and industrial clients, providing consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects with real visibility.

Because of the volume and continuity of work, team members in Charlotte experience both stability and variety—working on meaningful projects while continuing to develop new skills and advance their careers. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a tangible difference from day one.

If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your expertise is valued, and your impact is visible, the Charlotte Zachry team is the place to be.

Zachry Engineering Corporation is currently seeking a talented and self-motivated Lead Electrical Designer to join our Electrical Department in Charlotte, North Carolina . This position offers the opportunity to lead electrical design efforts on complex Power/Energy and Industrial projects , working closely with engineers, designers, and project leadership.

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer is responsible for applying advanced electrical design practices to assigned projects and leading design execution within the electrical discipline. This role involves planning and executing moderately complex design scopes or leading portions of larger projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring designs meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements.

The Electrical Designer selects and adapts design procedures, prepares preliminary designs for engineering approval, reviews work for technical adequacy, and may serve as the design checker or technical lead on assigned projects. The role also provides field support and ensures designs are constructible and accurately documented.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute electrical design activities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements

Select, recommend, and apply appropriate design procedures and techniques

Prepare and coordinate preliminary and detailed electrical designs for engineer review and approval

Lead and coordinate a team of Electrical Designers , supporting project schedules and budgets in collaboration with Project and Discipline Leads

Review and check design deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and constructability

Apply strong electrical discipline knowledge while maintaining working familiarity with other discipline design requirements

Serve as technical design checker when assigned

Coordinate design execution within the electrical discipline and across engineering and construction teams

Design and lay out: Raceway systems , including underground ductbanks, cable tray, and above-ground conduit

Lighting systems , including interior, exterior, and roadway lighting

Grounding systems

Participate in design reviews and constructability evaluations

Provide field support , including site visits, field verifications for retrofit projects, and as-built documentation

Support procurement and installation activities as needed, including on-site coordination

Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and project execution standards

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, Associate Degree, or technical training in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field

4+ years of drafting or design experience

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other CAD software

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Willingness to travel occasionally and work in office and field settings

Preferred Skills

Associate Degree in a related technical field

Internship, co-op, or project experience in industrial, utility, or power environments

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and/or AVEVA E3D

Certificate in Design or Drafting

Interest in developing a career in electrical design and engineering support

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