Principal Electrical Engineer in United

Energy Jobline ZR; United (WV); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive benefits

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead power systems design across utility, renewable, and industrial sectors. This fully remote role offers high-impact technical leadership on large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, oversee interconnection studies, and ensure compliance with NERC/FERC while collaborating with utilities, EPC firms, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in power systems
• Master’s degree preferred or in process of completion
• PE license strongly required or imminent

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for power systems including transmission, distribution, and assets
• Perform system studies: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, stability analysis
• Provide technical oversight on interconnection studies and grid integration for renewables

Skills

Power systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

PowerWorld

Job description

Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer (Fully Remote)

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 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 )
• 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly
• 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

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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + bonus structure
• Fully remote flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility, large-scale energy projects