Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP

Laporte L.C.C.Columbus, Ohio

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Career Development

Job Description

Electrical Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level)

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)

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:

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits
Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
Opportunities for Professional Growth

Join us and become part of a supportive, collaborative team that encourages creativity and efficiency every day.

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
Load list development
Conductor sizing
Overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing
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.

Why Join LAPORTE?

At LAPORTE, we are passionate about engineering excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise will make a difference in cutting-edge industries like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage manufacturing—this is the opportunity for you! Apply Today!

We’re excited to meet you! Submit your application today to join the LAPORTE team and help shape the future of engineering solutions in our industries.

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Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

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Laporte L.C.C. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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