Principal Electrical Engineer II

Covanta; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 118,700 - 169,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &

Dental plans

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Remote work option

Job summary

Reworld seeks a Principal Engineer to lead electrical design across capital projects and facility upgrades. You will drive standardization, mentor junior staff, and act as SME for the electrical engineering team.

This role requires collaboration with corporate functions and facilities across the network, with travel ~20% and a remote option. The position reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering and involves developing design documents, coordinating with AE firms, and ensuring adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, review, and approve electrical system design documents (One/Three Line Diagrams, Control Schematics, Wiring diagrams, etc.).
• Develop scope of work for electrical AE firms and coordinate with suppliers and contractors.
• Plan design tasks to meet budget and schedule; may act as technical lead for capital programs.
• Provide SME design support for commissioning and startup; drive standardization and best practices.

Skills

HV/MV distribution systems

One/Three Line Diagrams

CAD/AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM Powertools

SEL Accelerator

Project management

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (preferred)

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM Powertools

SEL Accelerator

Job description

About the role

What You'll Do and Who You'll Work With

Reporting directly to the Director of Electrical Engineering, the Principal Engineer will be responsible for:

• Electrical engineering design aspects of capital projects, facility upgrades
• Electrical design support for planned outages, and design requirements related to equipment troubleshooting
• Business development/expansion projects at various operating facilities.

This position will also lead, manage and execute multiple electrical projects/programs in the network. The Engineer will provide subject matter expertise and lead cross‑functional teams while driving technical standardization as a guardian of certain Electrical Design Standards for Reworld. Acting as a potential mentor for more junior members of the team, the Engineer will share best practices and technical expertise. This is a unique opportunity to work across stakeholders and groups, with high visibility in the organization and will have direct, tangible impact on our success. You will also act as a primary Electrical Engineering SME to the business.

Location/Travel

Preferred location for this role is at our Florham Park, NJ Headquarters. This position requires close collaboration with corporate functions and facilities and will include ~20% travel across the network. Travel to domestic locations as well as LCC (Low‑Cost‑Countries) such as China may be required.

A remote work option is available with some additional travel to Florham Park and across the network. The compensation would vary depending on the location.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design (Core Responsibility)

• Independently develop, review, and approve Electrical System Design documents including One Line/Three Line Diagrams, Control Schematics, Wiring diagrams, Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Voltage Drop Calculations, Coordination Studies.
• Develop scope of work for Electrical AE firms and coordinate with suppliers and contractors.
• Plan design tasks so both the design and construction will be achieved within budget constraints and schedule.
• May assume the duties of technical lead and subject‑matter expert for small to medium capital programs.
• Electrical Design scope includes System Design, Scope Development, Engineering Calculations, Specifications, and Risk Assessments for HV, MV systems (Switchgears, transformers, Motor Control Centers, Relay/Protection Systems).

Engineering Standards (Core Responsibility)

• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications for engineering design.
• Guardian of Key Electrical Design Standards/Specifications as SME for Reworld Electrical Team.
• Update design standards and specifications periodically to keep up with industry best practices, regulatory developments, etc.

Commissioning/Startup

• Provide SME design support to Project Managers on assigned construction projects and engineering support for commissioning and installations for assigned design projects.

Troubleshooting/Problem Solving

• Provide Electrical Engineering design troubleshooting support to plant operations. Analyze electrical failure root causes and develop cost‑effective technical solutions for RCAs.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum 10 years of engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain future licensure is preferred.

Experience

• Must have experience with high, medium & low voltage distribution systems and electrical power generation in large utility power plants or large industrial cogeneration facilities or design/architectural engineering firms.
• Must be able to work on multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
• Must have proficiency in developing and understanding One Line/Three Line Diagrams, DC Control Schematics, Wiring diagrams, GA drawings related to interconnections, substations, power plants and electrical aspects of process plants including but not limited to motors, MCCs, PDCs and other electrical equipment.
• Must have experience with all phases of a project including preliminary conceptual system design, scoping, detailed design, equipment selection, equipment testing and start‑up problem resolution. (The equipment includes substation equipment, power plant equipment and process plant equipment. The voltage ranges vary from HV (>100 kV) to low voltage (480 V).)
• Experience with protective relaying schemes (Medium Voltage) including coordination and development of relay settings. SEL relays experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as CAD/AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM Powertools, SEL Accelerator, etc.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills; must be able to analyze data, write technical reports, and develop work packages to implement.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $118,700.00 - $169,800.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affiantitive Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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