E&I Engineering Leader

About the Role

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Discipline Leader provides technical leadership and full discipline delivery for industrial projects. This role ensures scope, schedule, budget, and quality of all Electrical and Instrumentation deliverables while leading engineers and designers and serving as a technical authority on complex engineering assignments. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with strong project controls, leadership, and client communication skills. Work is performed under minimal supervision in the Beaumont office.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Project Controls
  • 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.
• 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.
  • Identify and manage interoffice worksharing opportunities to optimize resources and execution.
  • Promote strong communication and collaboration.
  • Support proposal development and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with the current version of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead virtual teams and support interoffice execution with minimal supervision.

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) and other benefits.

Hargrove is a 100% Teammate-owned company with a culture founded on trust, personal integrity, and team mentality.