Salas O'Brien
Electrical Designer/ EngineerAt Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.About Us:Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.Job Summary:The Electrical Designer/ Engineer serves to design electrical systems for buildings such as high-rise buildings, Caribbean resort projects, K-12 schools, retail/mixed-use spaces, and commercial spaces.Our Louisiana offices are expanding, offering rewarding careers at our highly successful, employee-owned company. We are committed to investing in our people, fostering a collaborative environment, providing meaningful work, and supporting exceptional growth opportunities.Duties:Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for various facility typesProduce electrical design drawings using Revit softwarePerform field investigations to assess existing conditions and gather project dataEnsure quality control, scheduling, and programming of electrical design deliverablesCoordinate and communicate progress with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teamsPerform load calculations, equipment sizing, and short-circuit analysisSkills:Demonstrated project coordination and facilitation experienceSolid understanding of power distribution, emergency power systems, grounding, and lighting designExperience with breaker coordination, arc flash studies, and voltage drop calculationsFamiliarity with electrical codes (NEC), energy efficiency standards (IECC), and industry best practicesExperience with high-rise electrical systems, resort and hospitality power infrastructure, and renewable energy integration a plusStrong verbal and written communication skills for design and specificationsQualifications:3+ years of experience in electrical design and constructionProficiency in RevitAbility to work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and contractorsLocation: New Orleans, LATravel: