Electrical Engineer III
On-siteReserve, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead electrical and automation engineering scope for complex, custom-build dredge projects from initial design through commissioning. Direct architecture-level design of industrial power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation systems while developing electrical schematics and panel layouts. Oversee VFD and motor control troubleshooting, coordinate PLC, HMI, and industrial networking integration, and head equipment specifications for drives, motors, and switchgear. Chair customer design reviews, guide cross-functional coordination with mechanical engineering and purchasing, and mentor junior engineers. Serve as field authority for factory testing, commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting. Requires B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of project leadership experience, and willingness to travel 10% for field support.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, with demonstrated project leadership
- Working knowledge of motor control and instrumentation; familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networking sufficient to coordinate effectively with Automation Engineering
- Experience reading and developing electrical schematics
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industrial electrical standards, leading interpretation and application for complex designs and reviewing others' work
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Commissioning experience with industrial equipment
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% for field support
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with UL 508A industrial control panel design
- Familiarity with medium-voltage power distribution (2.4 kV–15 kV)
- Working knowledge of soft starters, power system protection, and industrial power distribution
- AutoCAD Electrical proficiency
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training on a PE track
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