Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP

LAPORTE L.E.I.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Compensatory PTO

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

LAPORTE L.E.I. is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level) in Raleigh, NC. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on leading electrical design and construction packages for pharmaceutical and food & beverage projects.

You will develop load lists, size OCPD and conductors, and collaborate with project teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions. The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or related field), 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• 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.
• Load list development and conductor sizing.
• Overcurrent protection device sizing and lighting design.
• Cost estimates and equipment specification.
• Oversee LV facility electrical distribution systems and related backups.
• Perform site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
• Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.

Skills

Electrical design

OCPD sizing

Load calculations

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification

PE licensure (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP or SKM

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects
• Load list development
• Conductor sizing
• Overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing
• Lighting and switchgear design
• Cost estimates and equipment specification
• Oversee facility electrical design aspects including low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
• Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
• Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
• Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc. typical in MEP bid packages.
• Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.

Project Management Skills

• Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).

Software Knowledge

• Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.

Additional Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
• Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you!