Junior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer: Field & Design

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I in Metairie, LA.

You will work under close supervision to develop electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems for Oil & Gas projects, using ETAP, EDSA, or SKM for modeling. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 0–1 year of experience, willingness to travel to client sites, and the ability to handle multiple projects while communicating clearly with team members.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (December 2026 or May 2027 Graduates Eligible)
• Requires zero (0) to one (1) year experience in engineering design and/or project management of oil and gas and/or industrial facilities
• Requires the ability to travel to client sites
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels
• For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical power generation, distribution, protection and related control systems for projects
• Prepare power/control philosophies and drawings
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and datasheets
• Prepare electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM
• Prepare electrical system calculations
• Create construction drawings showing equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, supports, and lighting
• Review project/client specifications and requirements
• Prepare layouts for electrical buildings and facilities
• Prepare AC/DC load lists and DC/UPS distribution systems
• Prepare electrical drawings and construction packages
• Prepare Electrical Area Classification drawings
• Prepare test and commissioning procedures
• Support Pre-FEED and FEED cost estimates
• Provide engineering support to procurement and field teams during construction and commissioning
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communications

Travel to client sites

Multitask across projects

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

EDSA

SKM

Job description

EDG Inc. is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I in Metairie, LA.

You will work under close supervision to develop electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems for Oil & Gas projects, using ETAP, EDSA, or SKM for modeling. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 0–1 year of experience, willingness to travel to client sites, and the ability to handle multiple projects while communicating clearly with team members.