Lead Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Lafayette team. With a strong track record and repeat clients in various sectors including healthcare, hospitality, education, corporate, and more. We excel through inter-disciplinary collaboration in a relaxed, productive environment allowing team members to excel using their expertise and talents.

As an Electrical Engineer on the Team, you will:

• Perform engineering calculations and develop electrical construction specifications.

• Develop drawings including one-line diagrams, area classifications plans & details, grounding & routing plans, installation details, and wiring schematics & diagrams.

• Oversee construction assessments, quality assurance, and review submissions requiring specialized expertise beyond construction management.

• Ensure quality control for active projects and mentor less experienced engineers within the department.

• Work with other disciplines of Engineers, Designers, and Construction QA/QC for scope and deliverables completion

• Assist with preparation of contracts in defining scope, programming, and scheduling.

• Create cost estimates and timelines, scrutinize preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical adequacy.

• Conduct detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications.

• Generate necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and progress reports, as well as prepare finalized construction drawings suitable for contractor bidding.

• Monitor installations and operations to verify adherence to design, equipment specifications, and safety protocols.

• Utilize computer-aided engineering software (such as Revit & AutoCAD) for assigned engineering tasks.

• Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in electrical engineering.

• Assist in recruitment, training, and orientation processes.

To join us, you should have:

• Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering

• Demonstrate thorough understanding and application of code compliance requirements and industry standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEEE codes for power system design.

• Proficient in planning and report generation.

• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Showcase proficiency in project management, planning, organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking.

• Display a strong understanding comprehension of construction techniques and practices, with adept problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Have expertise in electrical layout design, inspection, and cost estimation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, engineering software for project planning and circuit diagrams, and familiarity with power, control switchgear, lighting, batteries, fire alarm systems, and CAD/Revit tools.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-paid health insurance

• Profit sharing bonuses

• 401(k) plan with an employer match

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program