Principal Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical infrastructure design for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will oversee medium- and low-voltage systems, backup power, and electrical studies, acting as Engineer of Record and coordinating BIM with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a PE license and 7-10+ years of relevant experience, with strong client-facing skills and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• PE license is active and in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 7-10+ years of electrical design experience in data centers or critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEC codes.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and BIM tools.
• Experience with arc flash, short circuit, load flow, and coordination studies.
• Engineer of Record and stamping of drawings required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of electrical infrastructure for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• Oversee medium- and low-voltage power distribution and backup power systems.
• Perform arc flash, short circuit, load flow, and coordination studies.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
• Support BIM coordination and review technical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff.

Skills

PE License

Client facing

Leadership

Travel up to 25%

Electrical design leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM coordination

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Job Description

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active PE License
• 7-10+ years of electrical design experience, preferably within data centers, critical facilities, or industrial environments
• Expertise in medium/low-voltage power distribution, backup and emergency power, grounding, lighting, telecom, and security systems
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IBC, IEC, and related electrical codes
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM coordination tools
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar analysis software, including arc flash, short circuit, load flow, and coordination studies
• Ability to serve as Engineer of Record and stamp/sign drawings
• Strong client-facing communication skills and willingness to travel up to 25%

Plusses:

• 10+ years of experience supporting data center infrastructure projects
• Experience with Elum Tools, BIM360, EDSA, EasyPower, and telecom/fire alarm design
• Strong understanding of data center design standards and mission‑critical infrastructure
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring junior staff
• Knowledge of both performance-based and prescriptive design methodologies
• Background in quality assurance, innovation, and solutions that improve facility performance and client outcomes

Day‑to‑Day:

The Principal Electrical Engineer will lead the design and execution of electrical infrastructure for data centers and mission‑critical facilities, overseeing medium‑ and low‑voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and electrical studies. This individual will serve as the Engineer of Record, perform arc flash, short circuit, load flow, and coordination analyses, ensure compliance with industry codes and standards, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery. The role also includes supporting BIM coordination, reviewing technical deliverables, driving reliability and efficiency improvements, and providing technical leadership on complex projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7-10+ years of electrical design experience and a strong background in data centers, critical facilities, or similar industrial environments. They possess expertise in power distribution, backup power systems, electrical analysis software, and BIM design tools, along with strong client‑facing communication and leadership skills. The successful can