Senior Electrical Engineer

MSB Consulting Engineers; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to manage and design projects in high, medium, and low voltage systems. The successful candidate will ensure project goals are met while leading a skilled team and maintaining communication with clients. This role demands significant experience in petrochemical and related industries, along with a Louisiana PE license.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Flexible Hours & Schedules

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering, pref. in petrochemical and related industries.
• PE License preferred.
• Experience in electrical analyses, design, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project activities ensuring goals are met within time and budget.
• Perform electrical analyses and design systems.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Electrical analysis

System modeling

Design medium-voltage systems

Project management

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer License (PE) in Louisiana

10+ years engineering experience

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Manage, plan, direct, lead, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters and meet both client and M S Benbow & Associates quality requirements. Leads greenfield and brownfield project design and supports development with a team of engineers, designers and drafters to complete electrical installation drawing packages for high-, medium- and low- voltage systems.

Responsibilities:

• Write construction scope of work, equipment purchase specifications and data sheets.
• Perform all aspects of electrical analyses including system modeling, fault current, load flow, protective device coordination, motor starting, and arc flash using software systems .
• Design medium-voltage protective relaying systems.
• Develop drawings including one-line diagrams, area classifications plans & details, grounding & routing plans, installation details, and wiring schematics & diagrams.
• Develop and execute equipment testing procedures including interpretation of relay logic diagrams, electrical schematics and protective relay programs.
• Complete technical reviews of all project work product to ensure it conforms to industry codes, client standards, and MSB quality standards.
• Establish and maintain clear channel of frequent communication with the client and address any questions or concerns related to projects.
• Provide project status updates including budget and schedule to team and clients.
• Work with Department Manager and Team Leads to identify resource expectations and project progress.
• Support and foster professional development of department staff through mentoring, continuing education and training.
• Participate in technical societies and associations representing MSB.
• Experience in project scope development, estimating and execution.

Education:

• 10+ years engineering experience in technical field and with industries similar to company client base (petrochemical, refining, midstream and marine industries), preferred.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) in Louisiana, preferred.

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Commissioning and/or Factory Acceptance Testing
• Protective Relay programming
• Troubleshooting
• SKM
• ETAP

Perks:

• Insurance, Health, Wellness. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Insurance Benefits, Paid Long-Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance and much more!
• Financial & Retirement. 401(k) Plan (Traditional & ROTH options), Performance Bonus.
• Family & Parenting. Flexible Hours & Schedules, Family Medical Leave.
• Vacation & Time Off. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
• Perks & Discounts. Employee Assistance Program, Lunch & Learns, Employee Recognition & Discounts.
• Professional Support. Job Training, Professional Development, Tuition Assistance.