Principal Electrical Engineer-Power & Utilities

Burns Engineering, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Engineering, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Power & Utilities team on complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

You will provide technical oversight, solve high-difficulty problems, and guide project teams and clients to successful outcomes. Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering, 15+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required.
• 15+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PE licensure required at this level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project work with all engineering staff and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and provide design and construction solutions.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Utilize current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software.
• Perform complex engineering tasks and high-priority work with accuracy.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing top talent.
• Establish productive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Represent the firm at technical conferences and client meetings.
• Contribute to performance management through feedback to the Project Manager.

Skills

Substation experience

Power systems modeling

PE license

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

15+ years experience

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer-Power & Utilities

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: PRINC002190

• Posted : July 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Austin, TX 78759, USA

Description

About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we have built a reputation on outstanding client service, delivering resilient, life-protecting engineering solutions that take full advantage of new and evolving technologies. We are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking aPrincipalElectrical Engineerto join ourPower & Utilitiesteam inAustin, TX orPhiladelphia, PA.

Position Summary:

Performs technical oversight of identified engineering projects within a specific specialization or market sector with high levels of complexity. Formulates and guides the attempt to solve problems consisting of a high level of difficulty and marked importance to the organization. May be responsible for the development of a niche technical service. Is aware of the Company’s goals and uses this knowledge to identify ways to advance the Company’s ability to produce successful projects. Primary focus may be inclusive of high-profile clients or projects.

• Coordinate project work with all engineering staff and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and provide design and/or construction solutions.
• Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Utilize thorough knowledge of current technology to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on projects.
• Perform complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining and developing top industry talent.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Individual investigations into complex technical problems.
• Quality control through project review at various stages throughout project design.
• Provides subject matter expertise to company clients on technical issues.
• Represents firm at technical conferences.
• Represents firm at client meetings.
• Assists in the performance management process by providing feedback to the Project Manager for performance evaluations.
• Works with the Project Manager to determine technical staffing needs for the group.
• Assures financial and technical project success and maintains a high level of client satisfaction

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Informal task supervision of CAD Operators, Designers, Junior Associates, Engineers, Engineer IIs, Senior Engineers, and Principal Engineers at the direction of the Project Manager.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering

A minimum 15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Substation and power experience; P&C experience is a plus; electrical system modeling
• PE is required at this level.

Why Join The Burns Team

Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.

At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Burns believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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