Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems
TX
Description

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of large-scale power infrastructure solutions.

This is a hands-on, technical leadership role, not a people management position. You’ll operate as a subject matter expert in industrial power systems, shaping complex designs, guiding project teams, and partnering directly with customers on mission-critical solutions.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead end-to-end electrical system design for industrial and mission-critical projects 
  • Own system architecture across MV/LV distribution, substations, and backup power systems 
  • Act as the technical authority on complex, high-value projects 
  • Develop and review: 
    • Single line diagrams 
    • Protection and coordination studies 
    • Schematics and equipment layouts 
  • Partner directly with customers to define robust, scalable power solutions 
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects (often 10–15+) 
  • Mentor engineers and elevate technical capability across the team 

What Sets This Role Apart

  • True technical leadership role, no people management required 
  • Work on large-scale, complex electrical infrastructure, not small commercial systems 
  • High visibility with customers and leadership 
  • Opportunity to shape engineering standards and system design approaches 


Requirements
  • 15–20+ years in electrical engineering 
  • PE license highly preferred
  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s in Physics or Math related highly desirable) 
  • Deep expertise in industrial power systems (“big wires”) 
  • Strong experience with: 
    • MV/LV distribution 
    • Substations, switchgear, transformers 
    • Generators and UPS systems 
    • Protection & coordination (SEL relays preferred) 
  • Background in industrial, utility, data center, or large infrastructure projects 
  • Experience with industrial engineering firms 

 You may currently be a:

  • Principal / Lead Engineer at an engineering firm working on large industrial projects  
  • Senior engineer ready to step into a technical authority role 
  • Power systems specialist in an industrial EPC, utility, or mission-critical environment