Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC) is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Lafayette team. With a strong track record and repeat clients in various sectors including healthcare, hospitality, education, corporate, and more. We excel through inter-disciplinary collaboration in a relaxed, productive environment allowing team members to excel using their expertise and talents.

Responsibilities:

Perform engineering calculations and develop electrical construction specifications.

Develop drawings including one-line diagrams, area classifications plans & details, grounding & routing plans, installation details, and wiring schematics & diagrams.

Oversee construction assessments, quality assurance, and review submissions requiring specialized expertise beyond construction management.

Ensure quality control for active projects and mentor less experienced engineers within the department.

Work with other disciplines of Engineers, Designers, and Construction QA/QC for scope and deliverables completion

Assist with preparation of contracts in defining scope, programming, and scheduling.

Create cost estimates and timelines, scrutinize preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical adequacy.

Conduct detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications.

Generate necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and progress reports, as well as prepare finalized construction drawings suitable for contractor bidding.

Monitor installations and operations to verify adherence to design, equipment specifications, and safety protocols.

Utilize computer-aided engineering software (such as Revit & AutoCAD) for assigned engineering tasks.

Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in electrical engineering.

Assist in recruitment, training, and orientation processes.

Qualifications:

Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering

Demonstrate thorough understanding and application of code compliance requirements and industry standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEEE codes for power system design.

Proficient in planning and report generation.

Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

Showcase proficiency in project management, planning, organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking.

Display a strong understanding comprehension of construction techniques and practices, with adept problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Have expertise in electrical layout design, inspection, and cost estimation.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, engineering software for project planning and circuit diagrams, and familiarity with power, control switchgear, lighting, batteries, fire alarm systems, and CAD/Revit tools.

Benefits

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing bonuses

401(k) plan with an employer match

Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

Vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Full-time