Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer (Confidential)

Travel: ~20% (domestic + occasional international)

Who We Are

We are a long-established leader in sustainable industrial solutions, partnering with organizations to reduce, reuse, and recover value from complex waste streams. Our mission is to drive innovative, environmentally responsible outcomes through advanced engineering, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.

We're focused on building a smarter, more sustainable future and were looking for top talent to help lead that transformation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering, the Principal Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design and engineering efforts across capital projects, facility upgrades, and operational initiatives.

This is a high-visibility role where you'll:

• Drive technical standards across a national network of facilities
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for electrical systems
• Lead cross-functional engineering projects and mentor junior staff
• Support both project delivery and ongoing plant operations

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Lead and approve electrical system designs including:
  • One-line/three-line diagrams
  • Control schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Arc flash, short circuit, voltage drop calculations
  • Coordination studies
• Develop scopes of work for external engineering firms and contractors
• Oversee design execution to ensure alignment with budget and schedule
• Support capital projects including substations, power distribution, and plant systems

Engineering Standards & Governance

• Serve as SME and owner of electrical design standards
• Maintain and update engineering specifications and design practices
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Project Execution & Commissioning

• Provide engineering support for construction, commissioning, and startup
• Partner with project teams to ensure successful implementation

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Support plant operations with electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Develop cost-effective engineering solutions for system failures

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Strong background in:
  • High, medium, and low voltage power distribution systems
  • Power plants, industrial facilities, or engineering consulting environments
• Experience across full project lifecycle:
  • Conceptual design, detailed engineering, commissioning

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency with:
  • Electrical diagrams (one-line, schematics, wiring)
  • Substations, MCCs, transformers, protection systems
• Experience with protective relaying (SEL preferred)
• Familiarity with engineering tools:
  • AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, SEL Acselerator

Other Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills
• Experience working cross-functionally in complex environments

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary + bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off + holidays
  • Parental leave
• High-impact role with visibility across leadership and operations
• Opportunity to shape engineering standards across a large network

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to step into a lead engineering role where you'll directly influence major capital projects, operational performance, and long-term sustainability initiatives across a national platform.

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $150k-$200k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

Search managed by: Danielle Morris - danielle.morris@ LHH.com

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Danielle Morris

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.