Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP

Location: King of Prussia, PA (Hybrid) | Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe. We specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we foster a supportive, collaborative team environment that encourages creativity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects, including:
  • Load list development
  • Conductor sizing
  • Overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing
  • Lighting and switchgear design
  • Cost estimates and equipment specification
• Oversee facility electrical design aspects, including:
  • Low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
  • Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
• Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
• Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.
• EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc., typical in MEP bid packages.
• Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.
• Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).
• Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
• Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Compensatory paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible work environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth