Principal Engineer, Electrical

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

📋 Description

• Engage with clients and lead a team of engineers and designers to create electrical solutions for capital projects.

• Conduct administrative and supervisory tasks related to the assigned projects.

• Prepare discipline scope documents, engineering budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.

• Oversee the assigned staff.

• Substitute for the Engineering Department Manager as needed.

• Direct engineering and design operations, ensuring the quality of engineering outputs for the assigned projects.

• Coordinate activities with other disciplines, departments, construction teams, site personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.

• Manage cost and schedule commitments while preparing and reviewing discipline construction cost estimates.

• Assess team members, provide coaching and constructive feedback, and assist with performance evaluations and goal setting.

• Establish and review work plans, staffing requirements, and timelines.

• Review and authorize engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications.

• Ensure technical accuracy and quality of discipline engineering and adherence to design criteria.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.

• The degree must be accredited by ABET or recognized by the State Board of Engineers for professional engineer licensure.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with industrial design practices for medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, including lighting, grounding, lightning protection, power distribution, heat tracing, and electrical area classification.

• Proficient in applying NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and NFPA codes and standards.

• Knowledge of electrical design practices for Class I and II classified areas.

• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple projects effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in estimating, scheduling, cost control, communication, personnel management, and project leadership.

• Basic CAD skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation.

• Proficient in electrical system modeling software such as SKM and/or ETAP for power system analyses.

• Experience in project execution practices and application of project protocols.

• Capability to work collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team player with an understanding of cross-discipline interactions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical/Rx coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks.

• Parental leave.

• Family leave.

• Other paid time off.

• Voluntary benefits and discount programs.

• Pet insurance.