Electrical Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

Electrical Engineer jobs in Louisiana are in strong demand, concentrated in the energy sector, petrochemical refining, offshore oil and gas infrastructure, and utility transmission, with openings at every level from recent graduates to senior project leads. The largest hiring hubs are Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where employers such as Entergy, Chevron, and Shell have sustained technical workforces over many years. Power systems engineering, instrumentation and controls, and process automation are the specialties recruiters in Louisiana seek most consistently. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top employerQuanta Services
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring15
Work type60% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Worley
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Worley
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
Product Management
10,000+

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RoyOMartin
Electrical Power and Controls Engineer
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Electrical Power and Controls Engineer
RoyOMartin
Chopin, Louisiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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TEEMA
Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer / Specialist
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Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer / Specialist
TEEMA
Geismar, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$165k - $200k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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W&O Supply
Engineering (EMI) - Electrical Engineer II - EMI
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W&O Supply
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Engineering (EMI) - Electrical Engineer II - EMI
W&O Supply
New Orleans, Louisiana
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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DASHIELL CORPORATION
Graduate Electrical Engineer
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DASHIELL CORPORATION
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Graduate Electrical Engineer
DASHIELL CORPORATION
Ruston, Louisiana
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
501-1,000

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Electrical Engineer Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baton Rouge
11 jobs
New Orleans
8 jobs
Lake Charles
4 jobs
Cameron
2 jobs
Reserve
2 jobs
Metairie
2 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Chopin
1 job
Monroe
1 job

Electrical Engineer Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Quanta Services
Quanta Services3 open roles
DASHIELL CORPORATION
DASHIELL CORPORATION3 open roles
NorthStar
NorthStar2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Non-Profit & Social Services

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across Louisiana.

  • Active Louisiana Professional Engineer license or eligibility for Louisiana PE licensure required
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Experience with power systems, instrumentation, or process control in refining or energy environments
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, or other electrical design and simulation software
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and relevant IEEE standards for industrial electrical systems
  • Strong written communication skills for design documentation, reports, and cross-discipline coordination

Electrical Engineer Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a electrical engineer in Louisiana?

You become a licensed electrical engineer in Louisiana by earning an accredited engineering degree, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Achieving PE licensure in Louisiana is the credential most employers in the energy and utility sectors require before you take on independent design responsibility.

How much do electrical engineers make in Louisiana?

Electrical engineers in Louisiana earn a median of about $123,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,210 for the lowest 10% to over $178,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire electrical engineers in Louisiana?

Louisiana electrical engineer roles are posted by Quanta Services, DASHIELL CORPORATION, and NorthStar and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's concentration of petrochemical plants, offshore platforms, and regional utilities means that large industrial operators and engineering and construction firms are among the most consistent sources of openings in the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?

Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles account for the largest share of electrical engineer openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge anchors demand through its refining corridor and Entergy's regional headquarters, New Orleans draws on port infrastructure, utility networks, and engineering consulting firms, and Lake Charles supports a dense cluster of LNG export and petrochemical facilities that require sustained electrical engineering staff.

Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of electrical engineer openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field's heavy reliance on on-site plant work, field inspections, and hands-on commissioning. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are design drafting, load-flow modeling, and specification writing for projects still in early engineering phases.

How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to internship and new-graduate programs at Louisiana's large industrial employers and utilities, such as Entergy's engineering development program or co-op rotations at refining and chemical companies along the Baton Rouge corridor. Entry-level titles like electrical designer, controls technician, or field engineer associate are common stepping stones, and earning your EIT credential through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board gives your application a measurable edge over candidates who have not yet sat for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Louisiana employers and locations. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your experience level and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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