Lead Electrical Engineer - Lafayette, United States - Avance Consulting

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    We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Lafayette team. With a strong track record and repeat clients in various sectors including healthcare, hospitality, education, corporate, and more. We excel through inter-disciplinary collaboration in a relaxed, productive environment allowing team members to excel using their expertise and talents.

    As an Electrical Engineer on the Team, you will:

    • Perform engineering calculations and develop electrical construction specifications.
    • Develop drawings including one-line diagrams, area classifications plans & details, grounding & routing plans, installation details, and wiring schematics & diagrams.
    • Oversee construction assessments, quality assurance, and review submissions requiring specialized expertise beyond construction management.
    • Ensure quality control for active projects and mentor less experienced engineers within the department.
    • Work with other disciplines of Engineers, Designers, and Construction QA/QC for scope and deliverables completion
    • Assist with preparation of contracts in defining scope, programming, and scheduling.
    • Create cost estimates and timelines, scrutinize preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical adequacy.
    • Conduct detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications.
    • Generate necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and progress reports, as well as prepare finalized construction drawings suitable for contractor bidding.
    • Monitor installations and operations to verify adherence to design, equipment specifications, and safety protocols.
    • Utilize computer-aided engineering software (such as Revit & AutoCAD) for assigned engineering tasks.
    • Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in electrical engineering.
    • Assist in recruitment, training, and orientation processes.

    To join us, you should have:

    • Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana
    • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
    • 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering
    • Demonstrate thorough understanding and application of code compliance requirements and industry standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEEE codes for power system design.
    • Proficient in planning and report generation.
    • Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
    • Showcase proficiency in project management, planning, organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking.
    • Display a strong understanding comprehension of construction techniques and practices, with adept problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
    • Have expertise in electrical layout design, inspection, and cost estimation.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, engineering software for project planning and circuit diagrams, and familiarity with power, control switchgear, lighting, batteries, fire alarm systems, and CAD/Revit tools.

    We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

    • Employer-paid health insurance
    • Profit sharing bonuses
    • 401(k) plan with an employer match
    • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
    • Vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Holidays
    • Employee Assistance Program