LAPORTE
Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level)
Employment Type:
Full-Time
About Us Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an
Electrical Engineer
to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.
At LAPORTE, we offer:
Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
A Flexible Work Environment
that values work-life balance
Opportunities for Professional Growth
Key Responsibilities
As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
Manage and execute electrical design projects
Lighting and switchgear design
Cost estimates and equipment specification
Oversee facility electrical design aspects including low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.
Technical Expertise
Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc. typical in MEP bid packages.
Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.
Project Management Skills
Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).
Software Knowledge
Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.
Additional Skills
Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.
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Full-Time
About Us Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an
Electrical Engineer
to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.
At LAPORTE, we offer:
Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
A Flexible Work Environment
that values work-life balance
Opportunities for Professional Growth
Key Responsibilities
As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead and support electrical engineering requirements and construction packages for client projects.
Manage and execute electrical design projects
Lighting and switchgear design
Cost estimates and equipment specification
Oversee facility electrical design aspects including low-voltage facility electrical distribution systems
Backup systems, grounding, fire alarms, lighting controls, and security systems
Collaborate with project teams while supervising and mentoring team members.
Execute full lifecycle project support, including system design, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning.
Conduct site surveys and provide on-site support during installation.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IBC, NFPA 101, ASHRAE, IECC).
Develop project deliverables using AutoCAD and Revit.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer.
Technical Expertise
Proficiency in managing medium-scale electrical projects, including client coordination, system design, and bid package preparation.
Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems design: lighting, fire alarm signaling, security systems, access control, etc. typical in MEP bid packages.
Familiarity with distribution design: sizing/specifying equipment, conductors, and protection for LV/MV facility electrical distribution systems.
Experienced with National Electrical Code, International Building Code, and other relevant building codes.
Project Management Skills
Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project).
Software Knowledge
Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable.
Additional Skills
Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
Ability to influence clients, suppliers, and peers to adopt engineering best practices.
Flexibility to travel (10–20%) to external manufacturing sites for surveys and meetings.
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