E&I Design Lead

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Discipline Lead for our Beaumont office. You will provide technical leadership and full discipline delivery on industrial projects, combining hands-on design with strong project controls and client communication.

The role is based in Beaumont with supervision at a senior level. Responsibilities include leading control plans, electrical/instrumentation design, deliverable reviews, and mentoring teammates while developing

Qualifications

• Requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with the NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships for interoffice execution support.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls: organize work execution strategies, manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverables.
• Establish electrical/instrumentation design criteria; produce estimate-level designs, take-offs, layouts, and cost studies.
• Review deliverables for NEC compliance; coordinate with other disciplines and prepare procurement documentation.
• Mentor teammates and promote interoffice worksharing and proposal development.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Client communication

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

NEC familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Discipline Lead is responsible for technical leadership and full discipline delivery for industrial projects. This role is responsible for performing advanced design work serving as a technical specialist for a complex design assignments. The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial E&I professional who combines hands‑on technical expertise with strong project controls and client communication skills. This work will be performed under minimal supervision in our Beaumont office.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Leadership & Project Controls 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.
• 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 teammates. Identify and manage interoffice worksharing opportunities to optimize resources and execution. Promote strong communication and collaboration. Support proposal development and business development efforts.

Ideal Background Education

High school diploma.

Experience

Requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation.

Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are highly developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with no supervision.

Physical Requirements

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

77705 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.

• paid holidays
• personal paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k)
• other benefits to eligible Teammates

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others. 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. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization. Stay informed about new opportunities that are relevant to your profile.

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.