Electrical Technical Services Lead

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications and expediting home office or responsible engineer(s) response to meet project needs in a timely manner.
• Ensure liaison with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives.
• Provide on-site technical support in interpretation of engineering released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process within your technical expertise.
• Engage in the permitting process and with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Work with design‑build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Lead the construction document management process, providing oversight and guidance through a construction document control lead while ensuring effective communication with subcontractors for receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Act as a technically competent lead in response to contractor or other party requests for specification deviation in work or work product, working within the project approved spec deviation process.
• Work with field quality, contractor, and home office engineering to resolve nonconformities (NCRs).
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to your team toward meeting these objectives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your skillset and knowledge base in the rapidly evolving field of data center construction. You'll be exposed to cutting‑edge technologies and innovative construction techniques, positioning you at the forefront of this dynamic industry. The experience gained in this position will be invaluable for your career growth in the construction and technology sectors.

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in electrical engineering or 15-20 years of experience in construction management for heavy‑industrial process facilities including life sciences and datacenters.
• An understanding of construction‑oriented means, methods, codes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to read and understand electrical engineering drawings.

• Leadership roles.
• Large project experience.
• Project management competencies.
• Construction field experience.

You will be based out of our Baton Rouge office, but located at our project in St. Francisville, LA.

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