Electrical Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Electrical Engineer (industrial electrical, controls, and instrumentation)

• Work model: Baton Rouge, LA office (Monday–Wednesday in office; remote the rest of the week)

Description

Lead electrical design projects from front-end loading through detail design and construction, including procurement, cost/schedule, and team management. Specify electrical and instrumentation equipment, perform electrical calculations (e.g., load studies, voltage drop, motor starting, conduit/cable tray sizing), and develop bid-ready construction packages. Apply NFPA 70 and be familiar with NFPA 70E while coordinating with clients, project controls, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from front-end loading to detail design and construction; manage procurement, cost, schedule, and teams
• Specify electrical and instrumentation equipment (switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, lighting, valves, and flow/temperature/pressure instruments)
• Perform electrical calculations (load studies, voltage drop, motor starting analysis, conduit/cable tray sizing)
• Review design documents, prepare estimates, and develop bid-ready construction packages
• Apply National Electrical Code NFPA 70; familiarity with NFPA 70E
• Work efficiently on remote teams and support workshare across US and India offices
• Coordinate from office and on site with client representatives to execute capital/expense projects
• Use project controls to track progress and anticipate/manage deviations or scope additions
• Collaborate with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, process) to ensure integrated project design

Requirements

• 8+ years of industrial experience in electrical/controls/instrumentation design/engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• Ability to lead projects with local and/or remote team members
• Ability to interface with project managers and client representatives
• Ability to lead electrical design teams and coordinate with all discipline leads
• Experience estimating engineering effort, defining scope, and managing scope changes within budgeted hours/cost
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred; ability and goal to obtain PE if not already licensed
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 and familiarity with NFPA 70E

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.