LAPORTE · 1 day ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience, seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading electrical engineering projects, managing design tasks, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes while collaborating with project teams.
BiotechnologyIndustrial EngineeringProfessional Services
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required
Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing or consulting environments executing electrical power system design projects as a designer or design engineer
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
Ability to schedule design/construction activities and estimate costs using software tools (MS Project)
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is highly desirable
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
Preferred
EIT certification preferred; PE licensure is optional but a plus
Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits
Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
Opportunities for Professional Growth
Company
LAPORTE
LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2022 (1)
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Eicholtz
Managing Partner - Senior Process Engineer
Etienne Pedneault-Dartois
Partner, Food & Beverage, USA
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