Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP

About Us

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
• Manage and execute electrical design projects.
• Develop load lists, conductor sizing, and overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing.
• Design lighting and switchgear systems.
• Prepare cost estimates and equipment specifications.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required. EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.
• Technical Expertise:
  • 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.
  • Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).
• Software Knowledge: Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.
• Additional Skills: 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)
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work‑life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to work‑life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting‑edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you!