Senior Design Engineer

Aggreko plc; Burke (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Safety culture

Job summary

Aggreko plc in the United States is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design and deliver power systems for diverse projects, based in New Iberia or Houston. You will perform calculations and prepare drawings and PDPs for generation projects, collaborating with sales and project teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, travel readiness, and strong English communication. PE preferred; EPC, Battery, and MV experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited or approved equal).
• PE license strongly preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience in electrical engineering and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Design safe, reliable, and cost-efficient power systems using codes, standards, and experience.
• Support sales by visiting sites, presenting solutions, and developing cost-effective proposals.
• Manage design, calculation and procurement of power equipment; create layouts, schematics, and BOMs.
• Provide technical support on-site and remotely; analyze data to ensure performance compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and produce/edit drawings (AutoCAD) for electrical systems.
• Perform engineering studies (ETAP, PSCAD) including load flow, fault, coordination, and arc-flash analysis.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems analysis

Project proposals

Site visits

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited or approved equal)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PSCAD

MS Office

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Senior Design Engineer based in New Iberia or Houston. You’ll perform calculations and prepare drawings and project design pack (PDP) for power generation projects.

overall purpose of the role].

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as Senior Design Engineer:

• Design safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient power systems using codes, standards, and experience.
• Support sales by visiting sites, presenting solutions, and developing cost‑effective proposals.
• Manage design, calculate and procurement of power equipment; create layouts, schematics, and BOMs.
• Provide technical support on-site and remotely; analyze data to ensure performance compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and produce/edit drawings (AutoCAD) for electrical systems.
• Perform engineering studies (ETAP, PSCAD) including load flow, fault, coordination, and arc-flash analysis.

You are:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited or approved equal)
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) strongly preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in electrical field and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high level of accuracy
• Availability to travel to support business needs and for training and in possession of valid local Driving License as per the need of the business
• EPC, Battery and Medium voltage a plus

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Safety-focused culture

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.