Principal Electrical Engineer

Day & Zimmermann Company; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 136,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead innovative electrical engineering efforts within diverse EPC projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and optimizing designs for efficiency and compliance. With a focus on mentorship and strategic planning, you will play a crucial role in overseeing project execution and ensuring seamless integration of electrical solutions. Join a forward-thinking company committed to empowering its employees and making a positive impact in the power and industrial sectors.

Benefits

Health coverage

Life insurance

Paid leave

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 12+ years of detailed engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design activities across multiple projects.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
• Supervise engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Industrial and power plant electrical design

Project execution practices

Large-scale electrical design oversight

AutoCAD

Revit

Microstation

Electrical system modeling software (SKM, ETAP)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microstation

SKM

ETAP

Job description

About Day and Zimmermann

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because we do what we say! We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. We're the #1 maintenance services provider in the U.S. and are committed to our purpose: putting people to work, protecting American freedoms, and helping our customers power and improve the world! Learn more

Position Overview

We're seeking a full-time, staff Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team located in Greenville SC, Charlotte NC, or remotely. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll lead electrical engineering efforts within EPC projects, overseeing deliverables, design criteria, specifications, proposals, scope, budget, and schedules for various projects. You will operate with minimal oversight, managing project execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and integrating electrical solutions into project workflows. Your responsibilities include technical leadership, design optimization, regulatory compliance, and team mentorship, with support to the Electrical Department Manager when needed.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design activities across multiple EPC projects, ensuring compliance with standards and project criteria while optimizing for constructability and efficiency.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with project teams, including managers, procurement, vendors, and construction personnel, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Supervise engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Assist in departmental operations, resource management, and strategic planning.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of industrial and power plant electrical design, including medium and low voltage systems, power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and more.
• Experience with project execution practices and full EPC project lifecycle.
• Ability to oversee large-scale electrical design projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation, and electrical system modeling software such as SKM or ETAP.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and innovative thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of detailed engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Ability to pass background screening.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $136,400 - $204,600, depending on experience and location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, life insurance, paid leave, and voluntary benefits.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform physical and mental tasks such as visual acuity, balancing, reaching, manual dexterity, climbing, hearing, talking, reading and writing complex documents, reasoning, and decision-making, with or without accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. For accommodations during the application process, please contact [e-mail].