Discipline Lead - Electrical Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Lead Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to provide technical leadership and full discipline delivery for industrial projects in Baton Rouge, LA. This in-person role requires a Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Project Controls
  • Lead and supervise the Electrical & Instrumentation discipline, providing technical direction to engineers and designers.
  • Plan, organize, and communicate work execution strategies to project teams, leadership, and clients.
  • Delegate work based on skill and experience, providing ongoing guidance to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Track and manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and deliverables using established project controls.
  • Develop and validate professional services and construction estimates; monitor changes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify scope changes and initiate change notices impacting schedule, cost, or deliverables.
  • Support proposal development and business development efforts through estimating and technical input.
• Technical Design & Engineering
  • Establish electrical and instrumentation design criteria in accordance with client requirements, project scope, and applicable codes and standards.
  • Produce estimate-level designs, material take-offs, conceptual layouts, and cost studies.
  • Prepare and review detailed design calculations, sketches, and specifications.
  • Design systems with a focus on constructability, cost efficiency, and long-term reliability.
  • Develop and review medium-voltage (up to 15kV) power systems, including single-line diagrams and protection requirements.
  • Ensure permitting requirements are identified and communicated to the project team.
• Quality, Deliverables & Coordination
  • Review, check, and approve all electrical and instrumentation deliverables.
  • Verify calculations for accuracy, NEC compliance, and engineering best practices.
  • Coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines to resolve design and constructability issues.
  • Review vendor drawings and integrate electrical/instrumentation requirements.
  • Prepare bid packages and technical documentation for procurement.
• People Development & Worksharing
  • Mentor and develop engineers and designers through coaching, training, and professional development initiatives.
  • Identify and manage interoffice worksharing opportunities to optimize resources and execution.
  • Promote strong communication and collaboration across distributed project teams.
• Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional benefits for eligible teammates.

About Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. As a 100% teammate-owned company, we prioritize safety, expertise, and passion to meet and exceed the needs of clients globally.