Principal Electrical Engineer

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer. This role involves supervising electrical engineering design activities, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring project completion on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, including 5 years of supervisory experience, and hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software is expected, and the candidate must be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to travel both nationally and internationally as assigned.
• Must have physical ability to enter job site environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution.
• Perform and supervise electrical engineering design activities.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Provide project update reports as needed.
• Estimate costs for engineering and equipment.
• Assist in procurement processes for projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Design techniques and tools knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Engineering Design Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

Position Summary

This person acts as the lead electrical engineer on projects and directly supervises the work of the other engineers and designers on the project. This person also interfaces with the customer, other disciplines, and equipment suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and confer with other disciplines during project execution to implement procedures, resolve design issues, and provide technical information
• Perform and supervise electrical engineering design activities on projects within the scope of the project schedule and the projected man-hours
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and reports
• Provide project update reports to Project Engineering and Project Management, as needed
• Provide estimated costs for engineering and equipment for proposed projects
• Specify and recommend equipment that must be used on each project
• Assist in the procurement process for equipment and other items on each project within the scope of the project standards, specifications, and budget
• Ensure that the electrical engineering work on each project is completed in a cost-effective and timely manner
• Assist as needed in new business development and have a general understanding of contractual requirements
• Provide technical customer service as required
• Keep current in applicable design codes and standards
• Lead in the teaching and training effort of entry level engineers and less experienced engineers
• All other related duties as required and assigned

Position Requirements

• 15+ years of experience
• 5= years of supervision experience
• BSEE Degree
• Must be able to travel both nationally and internationally as assigned
• Must be able to work the standard office hours in a work week and work as necessary to complete projects within project schedule
• Must have physical ability to enter and maneuver in a jobsite environment

Knowledge, Skills, Credentials

• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written, and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and proper spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Must have knowledge of design techniques, tools, software, and principles involved in interpretation and production of technical specifications, drawings, and models
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point, as well as the technical ability to operate Engineering Design Software, as needed
• Should have at least 10 years related experience in the Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) industry
• Should be a Licensed Professional Engineer or be eligible for licensure in at least one State and be able to obtain licenses in other States as requiredShould be a member of a technical society in an area of engineering related to the discipline in which a license is held
• Must hold at least a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university