Principal Electrical Engineer – Electrical Studies, Modeling

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Act as a technical subject matter expert within the Major Projects Group.

• Create safe utility-scale electrical designs from the proposal stage to project completion.

• Lead efforts in electrical systems analysis and modeling.

• Provide training and mentorship to technical staff and junior engineers.

• Collaborate with internal project teams, clients, vendors, and external engineering firms.

• Establish metrics and set engineering objectives and design standards.

• Conduct studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection and coordination, dynamic and transient stability, electromagnetic transient, islanded microgrid, and inverter-based resource grid.

• Assist in client finance reviews and procurement decisions regarding high-risk matters.

• Review contracts to shield the company from high-risk design commercial concerns.

• Create processes that integrate Owner requirements into conceptual procurement and final project designs.

• Evaluate and enhance engineering partner performance.

• Support innovative materials, construction, and technical initiatives.

• Travel up to 15% as business needs arise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of engineering leadership experience in transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or power generation.

• Proficiency with PSCAD, ETAP, SKM, PSSE, and PSCAD/EMTDC.

• A Bachelor's degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or relevant equivalent industry experience is required.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred.

• Experience in leading and developing engineers while establishing technical standards.

• Strong experience in systems studies and modeling in transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or power generation.

• Commitment to the National Society of Professional Engineers’ code of conduct.

• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• 100% employer coverage of HDHP insurance premiums for employees.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Options for HSA and FSA.

• Dental and Vision insurance.

• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).

• Emphasis on Work/Life balance.

• Employee/Family oriented culture.

• On-site gym.