Senior Electrical Engineer - MEP

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

Preferred

EIT certification preferred

Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus

PE licensure is optional but a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)

A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Location: Rochester, NY (Hybrid)

Consulting engineering for pharmaceutical, agrifood, biotech, and industrial plants.

Montréal, Quebec, CAN

https://laporteconsultants.com

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Leadership Team

Daniel Eicholtz

Managing Partner - Principal Process Engineer

Etienne Pedneault-Dartois

Partner, Food & Beverage, USA

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Qualifications

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

EIT certification preferred

Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus

PE licensure is optional but a plus

Required skills

Electrical power system design, Low-voltage systems design, Lighting design, Fire alarm signaling, Security systems, Access control systems, Electrical distribution systems design, Conductor sizing, Overcurrent protective device sizing, National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), NFPA 101, ASHRAE standards, IECC standards, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Relationship management

Preferred skills

EIT certification preferred, Experience with ETAP or SKM is a plus, PE licensure is optional but a plus

Experience

5+ years