Principal Electrical Engineer

Metric Geo; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Austin, TX is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Power & Utilities team on major infrastructure projects. You will provide technical leadership, oversee design reviews, and mentor engineers, delivering reliable power solutions for clients.

The role requires 15+ years in power systems, a PE license, a BS in Electrical Engineering, substations expertise, and experience with protection and control. Hybrid work and full-time status are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Extensive experience in power systems, substations, and utility infrastructure.
• Protection & Controls (P&C) experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical system modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering leadership on power and utility projects.
• Coordinate project activities with internal teams, consultants, and clients.
• Troubleshoot design issues and develop design/construction solutions.
• Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to industry best practices.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff to support career development.
• Support business development and represent the firm at client meetings.

Skills

Power systems

Substations

Protection & Controls

Electrical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer – Power & Utilities

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Locations: Austin, TX

Position Overview

A leading engineering and infrastructure services firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its growing Power & Utilities team.

This role provides technical leadership on complex engineering projects within the power sector, supporting high-impact infrastructure programs and delivering innovative, reliable solutions for clients. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert, guiding project teams, solving complex engineering challenges, and contributing to the continued growth of the organization’s power capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering leadership on complex power and utility projects.
• Coordinate project activities with internal engineering teams, external consultants, and clients.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and develop design and construction solutions.
• Apply advanced engineering principles, analysis methods, and industry best practices.
• Select and utilize appropriate engineering tools and software to support project delivery.
• Perform complex electrical engineering calculations, studies, and design reviews.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical issues for clients and project teams.
• Lead quality control efforts through project reviews at key design milestones.
• Support business development efforts and represent the organization at industry events and client meetings.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers and technical staff.
• Partner with project leadership to ensure successful project execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and informal supervision to engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Assist with team development, recruiting, mentoring, and retention initiatives.
• Help identify technical staffing needs and support resource planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BS required).
• 15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Extensive experience in power systems, substations, and utility infrastructure.
• Strong background in substation engineering and electrical system design.
• Protection & Controls (P&C) experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical system modeling and analysis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

About the Opportunity

Join a collaborative team of experienced engineers working on complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers the chance to influence technical direction, mentor future engineering talent, and contribute to projects that support the reliability and modernization of essential power systems.