Electrical Engineer, Senior

The Senior Electrical Engineer role at Audubon Companies in Lake Charles, LA (onsite) involves electrical engineering assignments related to designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop intermediate to advanced specifications for project work, detailing client performance criteria, component needs, design requirements, applicable codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Create engineering sketches, perform calculations, and build analysis models for complex projects.
• Review and approve vendor drawings to ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Set realistic project expectations and ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to the company quality standards and follow established engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all HSSE standards and applicable federal and local health, safety, security, and environmental regulations.
• Actively participate in hazard identification and observation programs and promptly report any unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents to supervision.
• Collaborate with drafting and design teams to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job sites to evaluate site conditions, project requirements, and constraints.
• Inspect equipment at vendor facilities to verify compliance with requirements and specifications.
• Prepare inquiries and purchase requisitions and conduct bid tabulations for equipment acquisitions.
• Check engineering drawings and perform mathematical calculations as part of quality control.
• Apply safe design practices while seeking opportunities for cost reduction.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets, and project resources, seeking assistance as needed.
• Develop, review, and approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in creating internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess project feasibility by evaluating materials, costs, and time requirements using engineering and advanced mathematics principles.
• Perform and oversee complex and repetitive calculations as needed.
• Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules for projects.
• Evaluate different strategies and equations to ensure appropriate procedures are applied.
• Resolve design and development issues and drive solutions to completion.
• Manage client relationships and pursue opportunities for repeat business.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client project scope.
• Forecast man-hour requirements and schedules for the discipline-specific scope of work.
• Lead medium to large multi-discipline projects when appropriate, coordinating day-to-day workflow and delegating tasks as needed.
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding team performance and work-related issues, including potential disciplinary matters.
• Offer guidance on best practices and technical methods to colleagues.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, adhering to PE sealing requirements for applicable projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• ABET-accredited program is preferred.
• Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Field experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience leading medium to large multi-discipline projects is preferred.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, and CARS is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment design is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical design codes such as NEC, NEMA, API, and IEEE is preferred.
• Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve problems or achieve goals.
• Ability to proactively address work-related issues and find solutions.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and seek clarification as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Technologies

• ETAP
• SKM
• CARS

Job Description

Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in our Lake Charles, LA office. The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform electrical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.