Principal Electrical Engineer: Power & Microgrid (Hybrid)

Stanley Consultants; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time away

Health Insurance

401K match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Stanley Consultants seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across power generation, plant facilities, and microgrid projects. The role emphasizes design leadership, client collaboration, and senior technical oversight in hybrid/remote work settings.

You will oversee complex electrical systems, coordinate with vendors, and ensure code compliance while guiding project budgets and schedules. A PE and deep modeling tool proficiency are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration.
• 10+ years experience of relevant electrical design experience.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical modeling software.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to evolving client, project and industry needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of power plant site, microgrids and power distribution with medium and low voltage systems; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; lighting, grounding, and lightning protection systems.
• Design of schematic and wiring diagrams; preparation of equipment and system specifications.
• Report preparation; determining code requirements; performing and reviewing design computations.
• Coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary.
• Manage a design budget and schedule.
• Develop engineering drawings and specifications; perform and check engineering calculations.
• Sizing, selecting, and specifying electrical equipment and coordinating information with vendors.
• Perform project field site visits.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Stanley Consultants seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across power generation, plant facilities, and microgrid projects. The role emphasizes design leadership, client collaboration, and senior technical oversight in hybrid/remote work settings.

You will oversee complex electrical systems, coordinate with vendors, and ensure code compliance while guiding project budgets and schedules. A PE and deep modeling tool proficiency are required for success.