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Electrical Engineer, Senior

Audubon Companies Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, LA

1mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 29, 2026).

Job Description

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.

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