Principal Electrical Engineer - Power & Utilities Leader

Burns Engineering, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns Engineering, Inc. seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer for the Power & Utilities Team in Austin, TX or Philadelphia, PA.

The role includes technical oversight on complex projects, shaping engineering solutions, and leading a high-energy team to deliver successful outcomes for infrastructure clients. Ideal candidate has 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, substations/power exposure, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years related experience or equivalent.
• Substation and power experience; P&C experience is a plus.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project work with engineering staff and consultants.
• Troubleshoot and provide design/construction solutions.
• Applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and oversee staffing.
• Represent firm at technical conferences and client meetings.
• Ensure project financial and technical success and client satisfaction.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation experience

Power systems modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system design software

Job description

Burns Engineering, Inc. seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer for the Power & Utilities Team in Austin, TX or Philadelphia, PA.

The role includes technical oversight on complex projects, shaping engineering solutions, and leading a high-energy team to deliver successful outcomes for infrastructure clients. Ideal candidate has 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, substations/power exposure, and a PE license.