Electrical Engineer

CoreWise Workforce Strategy Partners; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWise Workforce Strategy Partners is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical power and control systems for our industrial HVAC equipment. You will move from concept through production, ensuring robust, safe, and compliant electrical designs in mission-critical environments.

The role involves wiring diagrams, panel layouts, PLC programming, and choosing components like PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and protection devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3–7+ years of experience in industrial electrical design, controls or HVAC systems.
• Experience with control panels, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems.
• PLC programming experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A, NFPA, and hazardous location standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power and control systems for industrial HVAC and explosion-proof equipment
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and electrical bills of material
• Select electrical components including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, disconnects, and protection devices
• Program and configure PLCs and control systems for HVAC equipment operation and monitoring
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL, NFPA, and hazardous location requirements
• Support panel fabrication, system integration, and shop testing
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during manufacturing and testing
• Prepare technical documentation, submittals, and as-built drawings

Skills

Industrial electrical design

Controls and HVAC systems

PLC programming

VFDs and sensors

Industrial communication protocols

NEC/UL508A/NFPA/Hazardous locations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client isn't your typical HVAC installer — they engineer and validate highly specialized environmental control equipment built for the most demanding facilities in the country, including data centers, industrial sites, and other high-consequence environments where failure is not an option.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support the electrical power and control systems used in our industrial HVAC equipment. This role is responsible for electrical design from concept through production.

What You’ll Do

• Design electrical power and control systems for industrial HVAC and explosion-proof equipment
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and electrical bills of material
• Select electrical components including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, disconnects, and protection devices
• Program and configure PLCs and control systems for HVAC equipment operation and monitoring
• Ensure compliance with NEC, UL, NFPA, and hazardous location requirements
• Support panel fabrication, system integration, and shop testing
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during manufacturing and testing
• Prepare technical documentation, submittals, and as-built drawings

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3–7+ years of experience in industrial electrical design, controls, or HVAC systems
• Experience with control panels, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems
• PLC programming experience preferred
• Knowledge of VFDs, sensors, and industrial communication protocols
• Strong understanding of NEC, UL508A, NFPA, and hazardous location standards

Why This Opportunity

• Hands-on work with mission-critical industrial systems
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing engineering and manufacturing company
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment