Lead Electrical Engineer IV

Tata Consulting Engineers; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (TCE) is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer IV with 8+ years of industrial experience to join our Baton Rouge, LA team. The role expects in-office work Monday through Thursday, with potential remote work on Fridays.

Responsibilities include leading projects from initial concept through construction, specifying electrical equipment, performing calculations, reviewing documents, and ensuring NEC/NFPA compliance while coordinating with remote teams and on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license preferred; ability and goal to obtain PE license if not owned.
• Industrial electrical, controls and instrumentation design/engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from front end loading to detail design and construction, including procurement, cost, and schedule management.
• Specify Electrical Equipment (switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, lighting).
• Perform Electrical Calculations (load studies, voltage drop, motor starting analysis, conduit/cable tray sizing).
• Review design documents, prepare estimates, and develop Bid-Ready Construction packages.
• Understand and apply the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project management

NEC / NFPA 70 knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Job description

“ENGINEERING A BETTER TOMORROW”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

TCE USA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer IV with 8+ years of industrial experience to work in our Baton Rouge, La Office.

Expected to be in the office Monday through Thursday and may work remotely as needed on Friday.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from front end loading to detail design and construction, including procurement, cost, and schedule management.

Specify Electrical Equipment (switchgear, motor control centers, VFD’s, lighting, etc.).

Perform Electrical Calculations (load studies, voltage drop, motor starting analysis, conduit/cable tray sizing, etc.).

Review design documents, prepare estimates, and develop Bid-Ready Construction packages.

Understand and apply the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Familiarity with NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace).

Able to work efficiently and effectively on a remote team and workshare with offices in India.

Interaction from the office and on site with client representatives to successfully execute capital and expense projects.

Work with project controls to track projects in progress and anticipate/manage deviations and/or additions to the original scope.

Work with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, process) to ensure proper design of project.

Qualifications

Ability to Lead Projects with local and/or remote team members. Able to interface with project managers and client representatives. Required to lead electrical design team, electrical engineers and designers, and coordinate with all discipline leads on overall project goals. Responsible for estimating engineering effort, defining scope and recognizing scope changes. Staying within budgeted hours and cost for project deliverables.

Industrial electrical, controls and instrumentation design / engineering experience preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.

Professional Engineering License preferred. Ability and goal to obtain PE license if not already owned.

EEO Statement

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (“TCE”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.