Electrical Engineer I

DSC Dredge • Reserve, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DSC Dredge is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer I to support electrical and automation engineering for custom dredge projects. Under the direction of senior engineers, the role contributes to design, specification, and commissioning while building foundational experience in industrial power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, electrical schematics, and equipment specification. The position will gain increasing exposure to PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial networking integration, and work with Engineering, Production, and Sales toward eventually owning engineering scope independently.

The role is primarily office-based, with regular time on the manufacturing floor and in testing environments. It involves working alongside fabrication teams and around heavy equipment and industrial operations, as well as occasional travel to vendor facilities, job sites, or customer locations. The position is based at DSC Dredge headquarters in Reserve, Louisiana.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering; internship or academic project experience is considered.
• Coursework or internship-level exposure to motor control, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking.
• Basic ability to read electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industrial electrical standards sufficient to assist and apply under review.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 5% for field support, primarily to shadow a Senior Engineer at customer sites.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• AutoCAD Electrical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the electrical and automation engineering scope for assigned projects under the direction of senior engineers.
• Help design industrial power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation systems at the component level, under review.
• Develop electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical, under review.
• Support troubleshooting of VFD and motor control systems, including debugging and modifications.
• Help coordinate integration of PLC, HMI, and industrial networking systems with the Automation Engineering team.
• Contribute to specifying electrical equipment, instrumentation, drives, motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and related components.
• Coordinate engineering activities with mechanical engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and product support.
• Attend and observe customer design reviews and technical meetings.
• Help review customer specifications, vendor documentation, and engineering submittals.
• Support factory testing, commissioning, and startup in the yard, with occasional site travel to shadow a Senior Engineer.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• PE licensure support, including examination fees, study resources, and continuing education.
• Relocation support available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level