Electrical Engineer

Mission Critical Group•Belle Chasse, LA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer leads development of complete electrical design packages—including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials—for low- and medium-voltage control equipment. Designs must meet manufacturing, regulatory, and client requirements. The role requires advanced technical knowledge of electrical control equipment and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, field service, vendor, and client teams. This is an onsite position at the Belle Chasse, Louisiana facility. The engineer provides technical support during production and client witness testing, troubleshoots wiring and control issues, contributes to product development and improvement, and mentors junior designers and engineers. The role is primarily office-based, with frequent production-floor visits and travel to regional sites. Project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks exceeding 40 hours, including weekends or holidays.

Requirements

At least 3 years of electrical engineering design experience with switchgear in the marine, heavy industrial, and oil and gas industries.
At least 1 year of experience with electromechanical power system design, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, motor control centers, controls integration, and arc flash protection.
Understanding of generator controls, protective relays, short-circuit and coordination studies, and complex system integration.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, PromisE, and related electrical CAD tools.
Ability to interpret client-supplied job specifications and one-line diagrams and create design criteria for project development.
Strong knowledge of applicable IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL electrical standards.
Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work on fast-paced, short-turnaround projects.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with emphasis on cost, safety, and quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical documentation and presenting to internal teams and clients.
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional collaboration.
Commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
Occasional manual dexterity to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds, following OSHA standards.
Sufficient vision and hearing to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with marine, oil and gas, or energy sector projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver electrical design packages, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials, for low- and medium-voltage control equipment.
Ensure designs comply with applicable IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards and client specifications.
Collaborate with manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and field service teams to resolve design challenges and improve reliability.
Lead client-facing communication on technical issues and ensure requirements are met and solutions are delivered professionally and on time.
Partner with estimators by providing design input on job size, configurations, and feasibility to support accurate project quotes.
Build and maintain vendor relationships to research materials, evaluate new technologies, and develop design symbols.
Provide technical support during production and client witness testing, and troubleshoot wiring and control issues when needed.
Mentor junior designers and engineers and support continuous improvement of design standards, tools, and processes.
Contribute to new product development and improvement projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.