Lead Electrical Designer - Drive Complex Plant Projects

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to supervise a team of designers, directing electrical and instrumentation deliverables. You will ensure on-time delivery, develop complex equipment specs, and support startup and project controls.

Strong NEC knowledge and 12+ years of experience are required. This position emphasizes leadership, coordination across disciplines, and detailed design execution.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD required.
• 12+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation drafting and design.
• Knowledge of NEC and ability to size wire, conduit and overcurrent protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team of designers and provide technical direction.
• Deliver electrical and instrumentation deliverables on time and within budget.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Mentor subordinates and coordinate with discipline leads.
• Produce equipment specifications for 480VAC and 15kV/5kV systems with engineering review.
• Develop electrical installation specifications and cost estimates.
• Forecast hours, staff plans and project scheduling for assignments.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project controls

Documentation

Communication

Electrical calculations

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

2D CAD

3D AutoCAD

Job description

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to supervise a team of designers, directing electrical and instrumentation deliverables. You will ensure on-time delivery, develop complex equipment specs, and support startup and project controls.

Strong NEC knowledge and 12+ years of experience are required. This position emphasizes leadership, coordination across disciplines, and detailed design execution.