Principal Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design and layout power plant sites and microgrids. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant electrical design experience and a strong proficiency with electrical modeling software such as ETAP or SKM. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave (PTO)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant electrical design experience.
• Willingness to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout power plant sites and microgrids.
• Conduct computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems.
• Prepare reports and determine code requirements.
• Conduct project field site visits.

Skills

Proficiency with ETAP

Proficiency with SKM

Self-motivated

Adaptable to evolving client needs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Job description

Now Hiring : Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The role involves the design and layout of power plant sites, microgrids, and power distribution systems with medium and low voltage systems, switchgear, and motor control centers. Responsibilities include computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems, designing schematic and wiring diagrams, and preparing specifications for equipment and systems. Additional duties include report preparation, determining code requirements, and performing and reviewing design computations. The role demands coordination of technical efforts within discipline areas, managing design budgets and schedules, developing engineering drawings and specifications, performing and checking engineering calculations, sizing, selecting, and specifying electrical equipment, and coordinating information with vendors. Field site visits for projects are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout power plant sites, microgrids, and power distribution systems.
• Conduct computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems.
• Design schematic and wiring diagrams; prepare specifications for equipment and systems.
• Prepare reports, determine code requirements, and perform design computations.
• Coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.
• Manage design budgets and schedules.
• Develop engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform and check engineering calculations.
• Size, select, and specify electrical equipment; coordinate with vendors.
• Conduct project field site visits.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical design experience.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical modeling software.
• Willingness to collaborate.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to evolving client, project, and industry needs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $180000.00 / yr.

ligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

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