Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE
NorthStar Energy Services · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE (10+ Years Experience)
What You'll Do
- Engineering & Design
- Perform advanced electrical engineering analysis and system studies including arc flash, short circuit, relay coordination, motor starting, voltage drop, and load flow using ETAP or equivalent tools.
- Develop electrical system designs including one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, conduit and cable schedules, grounding systems, and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
- Size and specify electrical power distribution, control equipment, and protection systems in accordance with project requirements.
- Support specialized electrical design activities such as area classification studies, overhead distribution, conduit design (above- and below-grade), and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration.
- Review process and mechanical documents (PFDs, P&IDs, PPFDs) to ensure electrical designs align with overall facility requirements.
- Deliverable & Project Support
- Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical drawings, calculations, and technical documents to ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and safety-first design practices.
- Coverage of electrical deliverables with engineers, designers, and project team members across all disciplines.
- Review and integrate company standards, municipal requirements, and regulatory codes into project designs.
- Review third-party vendor drawings and technical submittals to confirm compatibility with intended electrical design.
- Support project execution through field site assessments, RFI responses, and development of electrical design basis documentation.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10 years of total engineering experience with 5+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting data center facilities
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Louisiana or Texas, preferred
- Advanced experience with ETAP, SKM, or equivalent electrical analysis software
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, or equivalent tools
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Prominent experience applying industry codes and standards including:
- NFPA 70 (NEC), NESC
- IEEE
- NEMA
- IES
- UL
- API RP 500
- Title 49 CFR Parts 190–199
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
What You'll Get
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and Long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods