Discipline Lead - Electrical Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks a Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to provide technical leadership and full discipline delivery for industrial projects in Baton Rouge, LA. The role oversees scope, schedule, budget, and quality of all E&I deliverables while leading engineers and designers as a technical authority.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with strong project controls, leadership, and client communication skills, and possesses a Louisiana PE

Qualifications

• Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• In-person presence in Baton Rouge, LA; no remote work.
• Experience leading Electrical & Instrumentation teams on industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Electrical & Instrumentation discipline, providing technical direction to engineers and designers.
• Plan, organize, and communicate work execution strategies to project teams, leadership, and clients.
• Delegate work based on skill and experience, providing ongoing guidance to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Track and manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and deliverables using established project controls.
• Develop and validate professional services and construction estimates; monitor changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify scope changes and initiate change notices impacting schedule, cost, or deliverables.
• Support proposal development and business development efforts through estimating and technical input.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project controls

Client communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana PE license

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to provide technical leadership and full discipline delivery for industrial projects. This role is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and quality of all Electrical and Instrumentation deliverables while leading engineers and designers and serving as a technical authority on complex engineering assignments.

The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial E&I professional who combines hands‑on technical expertise with strong project controls, leadership, and client communication skills. A Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) degree is required.

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA and requires in person presence. Sorry, no remote or Hybrid schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Project Controls

• Lead and supervise the Electrical & Instrumentation discipline, providing technical direction to engineers and designers.
• Plan, organize, and communicate work execution strategies to project teams, leadership, and clients.
• Delegate work based on skill and experience, providing ongoing guidance to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Track and manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and deliverables using established project controls.
• Develop and validate professional services and construction estimates; monitor changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify scope changes and initiate change notices impacting schedule, cost, or deliverables.
• Support proposal development and business development efforts through estimating and technical input.

Technical Design & Engineering

• Establish electrical and instrumentation design criteria in accordance with client requirements, project scope, and applicable codes and standards.
• Produce estimate-level designs, material take‑offs, conceptual layouts, and cost studies.
• Prepare and review detailed design calculations, sketches, and specifications.
• Design systems with a focus on constructability, cost efficiency, and long-term reliability.
• Develop and review medium-voltage (up to 15kV) power systems, including single-line diagrams and protection requirements.
• Ensure permitting requirements are identified and communicated to the project team.

Quality, Deliverables & Coordination

• Review, check, and approve all electrical and instrumentation deliverables.
• Verify calculations for accuracy, NEC compliance, and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Review vendor drawings and integrate electrical/instrumentation requirements.
• Prepare bid packages and technical documentation for procurement.

People Development & Worksharing

• Mentor and develop engineers and designers through coaching, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Identify and manage interoffice worksharing opportunities to optimize resources and execution.
• Promote strong communication and collaboration across distributed project teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.