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GHD is a global professional services company that delivers engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services in water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation. As a privately‑owned, employee‑owned business, we focus on creating lasting community benefit while delivering projects with the highest safety, quality, and ethics standards.
About the Role The Electrical Engineer will design power distribution systems, components, and infrastructure for a wide range of energy projects. The role involves conducting technical analyses, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and providing power to process equipment and control systems. The position is located in Baton Rouge, LA; Houston, TX; or Detroit, MI.
Key Responsibilities
A global organization with the opportunity to work and collaborate across international regions on projects to deliver the highest quality product for our clients
Energy transition projects ranging from conceptual studies to detailed design with Tier 1 and 2 clients across the energy sector
Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and GHD’s policies
Understanding client needs and providing solutions that meet their objectives
Assist in proposal preparation including scope development and preparation of engineering estimates
Creation and / or review and approval of power studies (including Arc Flash studies)
Preparation and / or review and approval of final electrical equipment selection, specifications, and drawing submittals on projects
Code‑driven detailed design work including preparation of electrical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for green and brownfields facilities
Project leadership of electrical design resources to deliver studies and detail design projects in the above areas
Ensuring projects are delivered according to the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
Mentoring and career development of graduate and junior electrical engineers within the team
Continuous networking with colleagues and peers in the industry
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred or the ability to obtain one.
Experience
6+ years’ experience in the design of electrical power generation, distribution and utilization systems including MV main and secondary substations, power distribution equipment, protective relaying and metering, electrical power generating equipment and systems, UPS and power conditioning systems, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, indoor/outdoor lighting systems, electrical heat tracing, wiring methods and/or grounding systems
Excellent understanding of NFPA70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B and other electrical industry codes, standards and recommended practices
Experience with ETAP or SKM computer‑assisted electrical power study programs including short‑circuit, protective relaying coordination and arc‑flash studies
Experience working with Visual Lighting software
Experience in specification of electrical equipment, initiating RFQs, and documenting bid evaluations for equipment selection
Basic understanding of PLC’s
Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with clients, colleagues, designers, engineers, and project managers.
Ability to meet with clients to represent our technical capabilities
Strong attention to detail, adaptable, agile, and responsive to quick changes in direction
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities
Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Electrical Engineer
role at
GHD .
GHD is a global professional services company that delivers engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services in water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation. As a privately‑owned, employee‑owned business, we focus on creating lasting community benefit while delivering projects with the highest safety, quality, and ethics standards.
About the Role The Electrical Engineer will design power distribution systems, components, and infrastructure for a wide range of energy projects. The role involves conducting technical analyses, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and providing power to process equipment and control systems. The position is located in Baton Rouge, LA; Houston, TX; or Detroit, MI.
Key Responsibilities
A global organization with the opportunity to work and collaborate across international regions on projects to deliver the highest quality product for our clients
Energy transition projects ranging from conceptual studies to detailed design with Tier 1 and 2 clients across the energy sector
Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and GHD’s policies
Understanding client needs and providing solutions that meet their objectives
Assist in proposal preparation including scope development and preparation of engineering estimates
Creation and / or review and approval of power studies (including Arc Flash studies)
Preparation and / or review and approval of final electrical equipment selection, specifications, and drawing submittals on projects
Code‑driven detailed design work including preparation of electrical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for green and brownfields facilities
Project leadership of electrical design resources to deliver studies and detail design projects in the above areas
Ensuring projects are delivered according to the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
Mentoring and career development of graduate and junior electrical engineers within the team
Continuous networking with colleagues and peers in the industry
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred or the ability to obtain one.
Experience
6+ years’ experience in the design of electrical power generation, distribution and utilization systems including MV main and secondary substations, power distribution equipment, protective relaying and metering, electrical power generating equipment and systems, UPS and power conditioning systems, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, indoor/outdoor lighting systems, electrical heat tracing, wiring methods and/or grounding systems
Excellent understanding of NFPA70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B and other electrical industry codes, standards and recommended practices
Experience with ETAP or SKM computer‑assisted electrical power study programs including short‑circuit, protective relaying coordination and arc‑flash studies
Experience working with Visual Lighting software
Experience in specification of electrical equipment, initiating RFQs, and documenting bid evaluations for equipment selection
Basic understanding of PLC’s
Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with clients, colleagues, designers, engineers, and project managers.
Ability to meet with clients to represent our technical capabilities
Strong attention to detail, adaptable, agile, and responsive to quick changes in direction
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities
Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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