Electrical Engineering Manager jobs in Louisiana

1-2 year contract

Ability to travel to international job sites 15-25% of the time

• Serve as Subject Mater Expert to supervise or review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding electrical/instrumentation aspects of engineering projects.
• Supervise or may serve as Project Engineer/Manager or technical expert for the design of small/simple to large/complex construction, expansion or modification electrical/instrumentation engineering projects using sound engineering, data measurement & collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation and problem solving.
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations.
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
• Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding, and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and determine associated value for risk reduction measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering
• Demonstrate technical competence through engineering and/or operations experience in at least the following work areas: Distribution engineering LV-MV
• Proficient in MS Office and other engineering tools (CAD, analytical, mapping)
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skilled in managing the design of large/complex electrical engineering designs
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees and consultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
• Experience with cost estimating for electrical and instrumentation (control systems) projects, project scheduling and project controls
• Software: ETAP;
• Experience in Arc Flash analysis and mitigation

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and seven (7) years of experience in engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and five (5) years of experience in engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience

Job Disclaimer:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Electrical engineering: 7 years (Required)
• Distribution engineering LV-MV: 5 years (Required)
• Managing design of large/complex designs: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person