Principal Electrical Engineer

talisman; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus structure

Fully remote flexibility

Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for fully remote work to lead complex power systems projects across utility, renewable, and industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in power systems engineering, with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a strong preference for a PE license. Responsibilities include leading engineering design, performing system studies, and technical oversight on renewable energy projects. Competitive salary and bonus structure are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Experience with utilities, developers, or EPC firms.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and analysis for power systems.
• Perform system studies such as load flow and short circuit analysis.
• Provide technical oversight on interconnection studies.

Skills

Power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld)

Transmission systems knowledge

NERC compliance

FERC regulatory frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

PowerWorld

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer (Fully Remote)

A leading engineering and energy solutions organization is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support complex power systems projects across utility, renewable, and industrial environments. This is a fully remote opportunity offering high-impact technical leadership and involvement in large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Overview

A leading engineering and energy solutions organization is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support complex power systems projects across utility, renewable, and industrial environments. This is a fully remote opportunity offering high-impact technical leadership and involvement in large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and analysis for power systems, including transmission, distribution, and generation assets
• Perform system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and stability analysis
• Provide technical oversight on interconnection studies and grid integration for renewable energy projects
• Support compliance with industry standards including NERC and FERC requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project management, operations, and regulatory stakeholders
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, drawings, and technical specifications
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects
• Interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory bodies as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
• Experience with power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PowerWorld)
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems, substations, and grid interconnection
• Familiarity with NERC compliance and FERC regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with utilities, developers, or EPC firms

Preferred Experience

• Renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS) project experience
• Interconnection and ISO/RTO market knowledge (PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, etc.)
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facilities
• Competitive base salary + bonus structure
• Fully remote flexibility
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility, large-scale energy projects