Lead Principal Engineer - Network & Communications

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Pullman, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 209,000 - 270,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
Employee-owned company
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Principal Engineer – Network & Communications to lead strategic opportunities in critical infrastructure networking.

You will bridge customers, Marketing, Product Management, Sales, and R&D to translate needs into differentiated products and solutions, guiding technology roadmaps and value propositions. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring engineers, and travel to meet clients and partners, with a focus on Siemens-like scale within SEL’s

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or applicable discipline.
  • 15+ years in electric power systems or related field.
  • Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Excellent communication and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead discovery and advancement of strategic opportunities in network and communications.
  • Translate market opportunities into product requirements and roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product Management, and R&D across functions.
  • Influence portfolio strategy and technology roadmaps to drive growth.

Skills

Leadership
Mentoring engineers
Strong writing & speaking
Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree in Engineering
PhD in Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Principal Engineer – Network & Communications to lead strategic opportunities in critical infrastructure networking.

You will bridge customers, Marketing, Product Management, Sales, and R&D to translate needs into differentiated products and solutions, guiding technology roadmaps and value propositions. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring engineers, and travel to meet clients and partners, with a focus on Siemens-like scale within SEL’s

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