Principal Electrical Engineer

What they’re looking for

• Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master’s degree (MSEE) with a focus on Power Systems and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license are strongly preferred.
• Industry Experience: 10–15+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, specifically focused on switchgear design and modular infrastructure.
• Switchgear Mastery: Deep understanding of switchgear construction, bus bracing, thermal management, and insulation requirements for both LV and MV equipment.
• Protection Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of power protection theory, including symmetrical components, relay coordination, fault current, and arc flash mitigation techniques.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical teams through complex engineering challenges, providing authoritative direction and "first principles" problem-solving.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex electrical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, executive leadership, and customers.
• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Certifications & checks

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety

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Skills mentioned

Aerial fiber placement · Component & hardware replacement · Switchgear & MV equipment · EPMS / industrial monitoring