Senior Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer works onsite or hybrid in Baton Rouge, LA. The stated annual salary range is $99,000–$185,000, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Orbital Engineering provides project development, execution, and asset management for heavy industrial sectors and utilities. The engineer leads the Electrical Department and delivers technical and project execution for Gulf Coast projects. The role combines staff leadership, engineering design oversight, project management, client support, and business development to support department operations and project growth.

What you'll do

• Lead and support Electrical Department activities
• schedule, organize, direct, and review resources
• recruit, hire, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff
• establish department operational plans
• prepare and supervise engineering proposals, scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• manage electrical projects to client, budget, and schedule expectations
• review calculations, analyses, designs, drawings, and deliverables
• certify designs and documents as required
• develop equipment data sheets, RFQs, bid tabulations, and recommendations
• develop and maintain technical standards
• provide technical client support and support regional business development
• coordinate recruiting, training, and resource sharing
• ensure compliance with the Project Management System.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior electrical engineer

baton rouge la

onsite or hybrid

$99k–$185k annually

electrical department lead

industrial engineering

power systems

refining

petrochemical

power generation

louisiana pe license

project management

engineering design

orbital engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• supplemental insurance
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• company-paid short-term disability
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Leads the Electrical team in Baton Rouge and supports heavy industrial projects, preferably in refining, petrochemical, and power generation; Louisiana Professional Engineer license required.

About the employer

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.