Senior Electrical & Automation Engineer for Dredges

DSC Dredge, LLC; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

DSC Dredge, LLC seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead electrical and automation engineering for complex dredge projects from design through commissioning. You will own power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and panel design while coordinating PLC/HMI and industrial networking with the Automation Engineering team.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Sales to keep projects on schedule, ensuring reliable field performance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, with demonstrated project leadership.
• Working knowledge of motor control and instrumentation; familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking sufficient to coordinate effectively with Automation Engineering.
• Experience reading and developing electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industrial electrical standards, leading interpretation and application for complex designs and reviewing others' work.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Commissioning experience with industrial equipment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for field support.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical and automation engineering scope for complex, custom-build projects.
• Direct the design of industrial power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation systems at the architecture level.
• Develop electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical, and review the work of other engineers.
• Oversee the design and troubleshooting of VFD and motor control systems.
• Drive coordination of PLC, HMI, and industrial networking integration with the Automation Engineering team.
• Head up specification of electrical equipment, instrumentation, drives, motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and related components.
• Guide coordination of engineering activities with mechanical engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and product support.
• Chair customer design reviews and technical meetings.
• Review customer specifications, vendor documentation, and engineering submittals.
• Spearhead the development of engineering standards and improvement of existing designs and processes.
• Serve as field authority for factory testing, commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting.

Skills

5+ years experience

Industrial electrical engineering

Motor control

PLCs/HMIs/Networking coordination

Electrical schematics

NEC/industrial standards

Troubleshooting

Communication/organization

Project leadership

Field travel

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

DSC Dredge, LLC seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead electrical and automation engineering for complex dredge projects from design through commissioning. You will own power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and panel design while coordinating PLC/HMI and industrial networking with the Automation Engineering team.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Sales to keep projects on schedule, ensuring reliable field performance.