Principal Electrical Engineer

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.

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