Electrical Engineer, Senior

About the role

Audubon is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Lake Charles, LA. This role involves designing equipment, components, structures, and systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced-level specifications for projects, detailing client performance requirements, component needs, design requirements, applicable codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform calculations, and develop analysis models for complex assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards, engineering checking, and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company, client, federal, and local health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards and regulations.
• Actively participate in hazard identification and observation programs; report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents immediately.
• Collaborate with drafting/design groups to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit jobsites to evaluate conditions and project requirements, and inspect vendor facilities for compliance with specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions, bid tabulations, and equipment purchase documentation.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while adhering to safe design practices.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets, and project resources; request assistance as needed.
• Develop, review, and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in developing internal design guidelines, specifications, and control procedures.
• Assess project feasibility by evaluating materials, costs, and time requirements using engineering and advanced mathematics.
• Prepare or direct the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules.
• Analyze strategies, equations, and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules for discipline-specific projects.
• Lead medium to large multi-discipline projects, delegate assignments, distribute workload, and establish deadlines.
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding co-worker performance and work-related issues.
• Offer advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge and adhere to PE sealing requirements for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET-accredited institution (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• PE license (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience (preferred).
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience (preferred).
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, and CARS software (preferred).
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment design and electrical design codes (NEC, NEMA, API, IEEE, etc.) (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
• Proactive problem-solving in work-related scenarios.
• Strong comprehension of instructions and ability to seek clarification when needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to direct projects to completion.