Instrument Engineer
Position: Instrument Engineer
Location: Baton Rouge, LA (in-person required)
Salary: $100,000 – $250,000 per year
Signing Bonus: Negotiable
Relocation Package: Partial
Travel: Not required
Job Type: Full-time
About the Organization
A renowned engineering firm providing design, construction, and project management services across a variety of industries. Known for its collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, this company works to deliver exceptional value to its clients worldwide. The firm fosters a culture of innovation and safety while offering competitive compensation and benefits.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Instrument Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising and providing technical direction to a team of engineers and designers in a leadership capacity. Your primary focus will be overseeing the delivery of electrical and instrumentation design and services for industrial power systems. This includes ensuring all deliverables are produced on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and approving all electrical and instrumentation deliverables.
- Developing and validating professional service and construction estimates.
- Managing design criteria, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards and codes.
- Tracking and maintaining the project’s budget, schedule, and quality standards.
- Delegating work to engineers and designers based on their technical experience and skills.
- Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure efficient progress and quality.
- Producing detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
- Ensuring all engineering designs meet client expectations, emphasizing ease of construction and operational efficiency.
- Reviewing and checking vendor and discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
- Producing bid packages for material procurement and subcontract pricing.
- Planning training programs and promoting professional development for staff.
- Leading cross-functional teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Contributing to the development of engineering deliverables, proposals, and cost studies.
Ideal Background
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Certifications:
- Professional Engineering (PE) License is highly preferred.
Experience:
- 15+ years of industrial experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
- Expertise in industrial power systems, including familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, Microstation), and advanced knowledge of electrical installation documents and power system designs.
- Experience in sizing wire, conduit, and overcurrent protection for power and lighting applications.
- Familiarity with 15kV power systems and equipment installation techniques.
- Strong project management skills, including estimating costs, preparing engineering schedules, and tracking performance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of power systems, equipment specifications, and installations.
- Experience in developing 15kV/5kV electrical equipment specifications (switchgear, motor control centers, etc.).
- Ability to produce detailed designs, layouts, and specifications for various electrical components.
- Skilled in voltage drop calculations, lighting level calculations, and motor control center loading.
- Experience with material take-offs, cost estimation, and project budgeting.
- Familiarity with project control tools to track budget, schedule, and quality.
- Ability to lead a team and ensure efficient delivery of engineering services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining control over engineering tasks and deliverables.
Work Environment and Culture
The organization values a team-first mentality, where each person’s contributions play a crucial role in achieving success. A safety-focused environment ensures that all team members are protected and supported in their roles. As a 100% Teammate-owned company, employees share in the company’s success and growth.
Benefits Package
The company offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Flexible work options where possible
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Instrument Engineer with expertise in electrical and instrumentation design, we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organization that values collaboration, innovation, and safety.
Interview Steps:
- Virtual Meeting (if not local)
- In-person Interview (if needed)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company is a drug-free workplace.