Electrical Engineer

Waldemar S. Nelson•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

NELSON is seeking entry-level electrical engineers to join its team. The role supports the development and implementation of electrical designs for miscellaneous projects and offers opportunities to learn and build a career as part of the electrical design team. The engineer will develop electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems; prepare construction drawings and documents; and develop electrical models and reports using modeling software. The role also involves working with clients, vendors, and team members, and accepting guidance from other engineers and designers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Professional and detail-oriented.
Able and willing to pursue registration as a professional engineer.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Able to visit client facilities, including being physically capable of traveling offshore and safely transferring from a boat to a platform.
Able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC® card).
Proficiency in the Windows PC environment, including MS Word, Outlook Email, and MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

Electrical power coursework.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems.
Prepare construction drawings and documents, including equipment location plans, interconnect wiring diagrams, wiring schematics, cable and tray layouts, equipment supports, cable schedules, and lighting documents.
Develop electrical models and reports using modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PLS-CAD, and AmpCalc.
Work with other team members, including clients and vendors.
Accept and use guidance from other engineers and designers on the team.