Discipline Lead - Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Electrical & Instrumentation discipline, providing technical direction to engineers and designers.
• Plan, organize, and communicate work execution strategies to project teams, leadership, and clients.
• Delegate work based on skill and experience, providing ongoing guidance to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Track and manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and deliverables using established project controls.
• Develop and validate professional services and construction estimates; monitor changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify scope changes and initiate change notices impacting schedule, cost, or deliverables.
• Support proposal development and business development efforts through estimating and technical input.
• Establish electrical and instrumentation design criteria in accordance with client requirements, project scope, and applicable codes and standards.
• Produce estimate‑level designs, material take‑offs, conceptual layouts, and cost studies.
• Prepare and review detailed design calculations, sketches, and specifications.
• Design systems with a focus on constructability, cost efficiency, and long‑term reliability.
• Develop and review medium‑voltage (up to 15kV) power systems, including single‑line diagrams and protection requirements.
• Ensure permitting requirements are identified and communicated to the project team.
• Review, check, and approve all electrical and instrumentation deliverables for accuracy, NEC compliance, and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Review vendor drawings and integrate electrical/instrumentation requirements.
• Prepare bid packages and technical documentation for procurement.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers through coaching, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Identify and manage interoffice work sharing opportunities to optimize resources and execution.
• Promote strong communication and collaboration across distributed project teams.

• Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience as an industrial Electrical & Instrumentation engineer.
• Demonstrated hands‑on technical expertise with project controls, leadership, and client communication skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical design, instrumentation, and utility permitting.

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.