Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) after 90 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a full-time, onsite opportunity in Houma, LA with an OEM supporting the oil and gas industry. You will own engineering aspects of projects, reviewing designs and wiring packages, and partnering with a team of electrical designers.

Responsibilities include calculations such as wire sizing, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards, supporting proposal development, and collaborating through design, testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, refinery, chemical plant, or automation environments preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, PLCs, and electrical power distribution.
• Ability to review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical packages for compliance and accuracy.
• Understanding of electrical engineering calculations, specifications, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical designs, schematics, and wiring packages for accuracy.
• Perform engineering calculations (e.g., wire sizing, component selection).
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Support proposal and bid development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through design, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Controls and PLCs

Instrumentation and automation

Electrical design review

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

MATLAB/MathCAD

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a full-time, onsite opportunity in Houma, LA with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supporting the oil and gas industry. This individual will serve as the company's dedicated Electrical Engineer, partnering closely with a team of electrical designers while owning the engineering aspects of projects. Responsibilities include reviewing electrical designs, schematics, and wiring packages, performing engineering calculations such as wire sizing and component selection, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards, supporting proposal and bid development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams through design, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and automation and a strong desire to learn and grow within the organization. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 annually based on experience, plus a 10% target bonus.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Required Skills & Experience

• - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• - Experience or internship exposure within industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, refinery, chemical plant, or automation environments.
• - Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, PLCs, and electrical power distribution.
• - Ability to review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical packages for compliance and accuracy.
• - Understanding of electrical engineering calculations, specifications, and industry standards.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• - Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.
• - Exposure to MATLAB, MathCAD, or other engineering analysis tools.
• - Experience supporting hazardous-area or industrial electrical installations.
• - Experience with motors, VFDs, transformers, relays, control panels, and related electrical equipment.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k)-retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the