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Electrical Plant Engineer

Post Date

Jun 11, 2026

Location

Plaquemine,
Louisiana

ZIP/Postal Code

70764
US
Aug 14, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

JAX-5139aab6-b3ca-42fd-aa79-287651d37faa

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A large chemical manufacturing client of Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Plant Engineer to join their engineering team in Plaquemine, LA. This person will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and project management of all electrical projects across 2 sites. This includes planning, designing, and implementing electrical systems for new and existing operations, assisting with maintenance on electrical equipment (MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgears, instrumentation, and control systems), and managing the budget, schedule, and vendors/contractors for the electrical infrastructure projects. The role will focus on low and medium voltage projects, both new and existing, and will require 30% travel to another site. The established pay rate is $55-62/hr, depending on experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5-10 years of electrical engineering experience in a plant or industrial setting
• Extensive experience with low and medium voltage projects
• Experience with MCC (motor control center) equipment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Arc flash analysis

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.