Becoming an electrician in New Orleans, LA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience and classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships span about four to five years, demanding extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in Louisiana, and a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in New Orleans earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring electricians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
OVERVIEW: The S&B Family of Companies is actively searching for an Intern, Electrical Engineer to join our affiliate, TAI Engineers, LLC in New Orleans, LA. Under close supervision, the Intern, Naval Architect performs routine assignments that are clearly defined and require the application of standard design techniques, procedures and criteria. Activities are directly initiated, supervised and reviewed by more senior level specialists and engineers. If you are looking for an exciting internship opportunity in the marine industry, we invite you to connect and contribute to our continued success. RESPONSIBILITIES: SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No significant supervisory work required. May provide some technical guidance for design personnel. EDUCATION 0+ Years. Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Industrial Engineering (students). QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Description: Basic understanding of Electrical Principles, Circuits Theory, Calculations, Power, Batteries & UPS, Misc. modelling etc., Internship requires completion of at least Two (2) years of undergraduate studies from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Industrial engineering. Must have working knowledge of various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment. Previous internship experience is preferred, but not required. Must possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Works closely with the Sr. Electrical Engineer to assist and support them. • Assist in developing DC and AC electrical load analysis, One-line diagrams, Voltage drop and Cable Selection, Electrical Equipment Arrangement etc., • Adhere to all company safety, environmental, quality assurance and security programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • This is an office-based position, mostly working on the computer/ desk. • This role requires interaction within a multi-discipline team in an effort to fully develop, deliver and complete a successful project. As part of this collaborative effort, the presence of the individual working within a group, with regular interaction during meetings and one-on-one, or face-to-face discussions with other individuals on the team daily basis. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. ABOUT TAI ENGINEERS, LLC TAI Engineers, LLC. (TAI) is a full-service Maritime Solutions company incorporated in 1993 and is owned by S&B Infrastructure Ltd. an S&B family company. With its 100+ Marine Professionals, TAI is enhanced by S&B, which has about 1,600 engineers. TAI is known for its Management Expertise, Technical Excellence, and Innovative Maritime Solutions. TAI is proud of its legacy and people, whose professionalism and dedication make the company trusted by its clients. TAI provides services to commercial and governmental clients. TAI is GSA listed to provide engineering services and vessels to any government agency in the US and is also a prime contractor on NAVSEA’s SEAPORT-E program. TAI offers a diversity of expertise to respond to most maritime and offshore requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. “EEO is the Law” Poster https://bit.ly/3B0hGnM “EEO is the Law” Supplement https://bit.ly/3ef7j6Y Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision https://bit.ly/3CK6D3q #LI-Hybrid
See More Details >>Full performance level electrical systems work in the alteration, maintenance and repair of the City's electrical infrastructure, wire and cable/lines. An employee in this class performs preventive maintenance of the systems and repairs a wide variety of the system components and equipment. Work includes inspecting, testing, diagnosing and installing system components and equipment. This class is differentiated from the lower level class in the series by the responsibility for independently performing the full scope of electrical troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing work; and related work as required. Possession of a Class "C" Master Electrical license from the State of Louisiana.* • Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify licensure claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. A qualifying review of license. This is a non-competitive entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules. THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHANA PARKER AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT (SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD): Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). **Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the Department of City Civil Service in writing of any address changes The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law. WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9. A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers. A MEDICAL SCREENING, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications. GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties. IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification. VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable. ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education). College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org). EXPERIENCE: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants). PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance. OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process. Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24.
See More Details >>MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assign and supervise the daily assignments of personnel to ensure adequate productivity levels and effectiveness of the workgroup. • Monitor work performed by personnel to ensure that facility maintenance and client requirements are completed in a timely manner. • Conduct regular facility inspections and ensure the quality of work performed is in accordance with established standards and industry guidelines. Demonstrate knowledge of occupational safety standards, city, state and national codes and policies relevant to work performed by electricians. Order materials and equipment required for the accomplishment of duties and maintain records relevant to supplies, equipment and personnel to ensure the successful completion of duties and accurate billing. Interface all electrical equipment repairs in harmony with other internal functional departments as required minimizing disruption and maximizing effectiveness. Assist service vendors and contractors as required in completing their contractual obligations in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR SUPERVISION Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel. Orient employees to MCCNO policies and procedures, clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities so individuals may proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions. Personally conduct or oversee training for new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed. Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis, conduct effective performance appraisals, and take corrective action whenever necessary. Create a working climate in which assigned personnel are motivated to develop their skills and abilities and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct and work performance. Administer MCCNO policies in a fair and equitable manner with regard to discipline, tardiness, absenteeism or insubordination and fully document all incidents and actions taken. Experience Required • Class D City of New Orleans Electrical License required • Minimum of one year experience in a supervisory level position required. • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and/or Technical school background in related field preferred. Four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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