Senior Electrical Engineer – Hybrid MEP Design (Columbus)

LAPORTE L.E.I.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Compensatory PTO

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Growth

Job summary

LAPORTE L.E.I. is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior) to join our Columbus, OH hybrid team. You will lead electrical design packages for client projects and manage design execution, load lists, conductor sizing, OCPD sizing, and lighting/switchgear design while collaborating across project teams.

You will develop cost estimates, equipment specs, and oversee LV distribution, backup systems, and safety systems. Travel 10–20% for site surveys and client meetings is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects.
• Develop load lists and conduit/conductor sizing.
• Size overcurrent protective devices (OCPD) and design lighting and switchgear.
• Prepare cost estimates and equipment specifications.
• Oversee LV facility electrical distribution systems and related backups and safety systems.
• Collaborate with project teams and mentor team members.
• Provide site surveys and on-site support during installation; ensure NEC/IBC/NFPA/ASHRAE/IECC compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification preferred

PE licensure optional

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

MS Project

Job description

LAPORTE L.E.I. is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior) to join our Columbus, OH hybrid team. You will lead electrical design packages for client projects and manage design execution, load lists, conductor sizing, OCPD sizing, and lighting/switchgear design while collaborating across project teams.

You will develop cost estimates, equipment specs, and oversee LV distribution, backup systems, and safety systems. Travel 10–20% for site surveys and client meetings is required.