Electrical Construction Project Engineer | Mission Critical

ISC Constructors, L.L.C.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ISC Constructors, L.L.C. is seeking an Electrical Construction Project Engineer to support its Mission Critical data center projects in Baton Rouge.

You will coordinate electrical design, BIM/VDC, RFIs, submittals, and commissioning readiness while working closely with project management, BIM/VDC, procurement, field operations, vendors, and subcontractors. This role is ideal for an electrical engineering professional building expertise in mission-critical construction, data centers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in construction, engineering, electrical construction, or project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.
• Working knowledge of critical power systems, NEC requirements, grounding and bonding.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support BIM/VDC coordination and constructability reviews for electrical scopes.
• Coordinate electrical RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, logs, and as-built documentation.
• Maintain electrical drawing sets (single-line diagrams, risers, grounding plans, layouts).
• Track procurement, cost, and schedule related to electrical work.
• Assist with energization sequencing, commissioning readiness, and system turnover activities.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Coordination

Project coordination

Office software proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM/VDC coordination tools (Revit/Navisworks)

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Procure/Construction management software

Job description

Electrical Construction Project Engineer | Mission Critical

ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ENGINEER | MISSION CRITICAL

Electrical Project Engineer | Mission Critical | Data Center Construction | Electrical Construction | Critical Power | BIM/VDC

WHO WE ARE

For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments .

We are Powered by People , and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish . At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of.

THE POSITION

ISC is seeking an Electrical Construction Project Engineer to support our Mission Critical Group. This position provides technical and project coordination support for complex mission-critical and data center electrical construction projects , working closely with project management, engineering, BIM/VDC, procurement, field operations, vendors, and subcontractors.

The Construction Project Engineer - Electrical will support electrical design and constructability reviews, BIM/VDC coordination, critical power systems, RFIs and submittals, procurement, cost and schedule tracking, commissioning readiness, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is ideal for an electrical engineering or construction professional interested in developing expertise in mission-critical construction, data centers, critical power infrastructure, and large-scale electrical systems .

RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Design, BIM/VDC & Constructability

• Support BIM/VDC coordination for electrical scopes, including model reviews and clash detection.
• Participate in constructability reviews during preconstruction and project execution to identify scope gaps, routing conflicts, and sequencing risks.
• Review electrical routing, equipment layouts, and clearances within BIM models to support efficient installation and future expansion.
• Assist with coordination of power zoning, redundant power paths, equipment labeling, and alignment with electrical single-line diagrams.
• Support design development and Issued for Construction (IFC) reviews for alignment with project requirements, owner standards, and commissioning strategies.
• Track design revisions and help ensure constructability feedback is incorporated into project documentation.

Mission-Critical Electrical Systems

Provide project engineering and coordination support for critical electrical infrastructure, including:

• Utility services and substations
• Medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear
• Generators and paralleling gear
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and batteries
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Remote Power Panels (RPPs)
• Bus duct and busway systems
• Rack power distribution
• Grounding and bonding systems

Assist with constructability reviews and energization sequencing to support project redundancy, reliability, and uptime requirements.

Coordinate technical information associated with electrical equipment, distribution systems, and critical power infrastructure.

Electrical Project Coordination

• Manage and coordinate electrical RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, logs, and as-built documentation.
• Maintain controlled electrical drawing sets, including single-line diagrams, risers, grounding plans, equipment layouts, and control schematics.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documentation for completeness and coordination.
• Prepare electrical status reports, trackers, and progress updates for project leadership.
• Track open technical issues and coordinate required information with engineering, field operations, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with multidisciplinary coordination between electrical, mechanical, controls, BIM/VDC, commissioning, and IT teams.

Cost, Schedule & Procurement

• Assist with electrical scope validation during estimating, buyout, procurement, and project execution.
• Track long-lead electrical equipment, including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and bus duct.
• Coordinate vendor submittals, equipment documentation, and delivery schedules.
• Support change management, cost tracking, and schedule updates related to electrical work.
• Maintain procurement, commissioning-readiness, and system-turnover logs and milestones.
• Help identify procurement or coordination issues that could affect electrical construction activities or project schedules.
• Support electrical subcontractor contract administration and coordination.
• Monitor electrical subcontractor documentation and compliance with applicable project requirements and owner standards.
• Coordinate vendor submittals, equipment documentation, Factory Witness Testing (FWT) activities, and delivery information.
• Work with vendors and project teams to resolve technical questions and equipment coordination issues.
• Support coordination between electrical contractors, equipment vendors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders.
• Support electrical system commissioning-readiness activities.
• Assist with coordination of energization and system turnover milestones.
• Track required electrical documentation associated with testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Support resolution and documentation of outstanding electrical items necessary for system completion.
• Assist project teams with maintaining complete and accurate closeout and as-built documentation.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; equivalent applicable experience may be considered.
• One to five years of experience in construction, engineering, electrical construction, or project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, equipment documentation, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction principles, grounding and bonding, critical power systems, and applicable NEC requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and document-control discipline.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and technical workstreams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project management, engineering, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to project coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel to project sites, equipment manufacturers, and commissioning activities as required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Mission-critical construction
• Electrical project engineering
• Electrical construction
• Critical power systems
• Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution
• Switchgear and substations
• Generators and paralleling gearUPS and battery systems
• PDUs, RPPs, bus duct, and busway
• Electrical grounding and bonding
• BIM/VDC coordination
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Procore
• Electrical constructability reviews
• RFIs and submittals
• Electrical equipment procurement
• Commissioning and system turnover
• Vendor and subcontractor coordination
• Industrial power systems
• Large-scale electrical construction

OTHER INFORMATION

ISC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development and advancement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ISC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

RECRUITING INTEGRITY

ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon each applicant's qualifications and merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money or provide any other form of compensation to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company.

MULTI-SKILL EXPECTATION

This job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental duties that may be required . ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and Associates may be expected to perform other job-related duties consistent with project and operational requirements.

Accessibility

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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