Electrical / Power Engineer

Industrial Systems Consulting; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering Services team. In this pivotal role, you will optimize, design, and troubleshoot electrical equipment at a major petrochemical manufacturing site. Your responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational safety and efficiency, leading electrical scopes for projects, and conducting power system studies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an environmentally responsible operation while leveraging your expertise in electrical technology. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power systems within petrochemical sectors.
• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify industrial electrical equipment from 480V to 230kV.
• Collaborate with teams to execute electrical reliability improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Electrical safety standards knowledge

Ability to work across teams

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM software

Power system modeling tools

Job description

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Your Role

As an Electrical Engineer within our Engineering Services team, you’ll play a key part in optimizing, designing, and troubleshooting a broad range of electrical equipment at one of our integrated petrochemical manufacturing sites. You'll spend time both in the field and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure our operations are safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to identify and execute electrical reliability improvements and repairs.
• Design and specify industrial electrical equipment (480V to 230kV), including motors, relays, transformers, breakers, substations, and generators.
• Lead and support electrical scopes for new and retrofit projects—from concept through commissioning.
• Provide startup and troubleshooting support in partnership with maintenance teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in electrical technology and liaise between project, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Conduct power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, motor starting, etc.).
• Drive consistency in engineering quality by guiding contractor work and enforcing compliance with standards and specifications.
• Develop design basis documents, equipment specifications, and engineering deliverables.
• Participate in the Electrical Community of Practice, safety reviews, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date electrical area classifications and support global practices and codes (API, NFPA, NEC, NETA).

About You

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in power systems within the petrochemical or heavy industrial sectors
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred)

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work across teams and with vendors/contractors
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and classification codes
• Experience with SKM software and power system modeling
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed
• Familiarity with safe work practices and environmental awareness in industrial settings

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Design
• Industries
• Oil and Gas