Lead Electrical Engineer

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