Principal Engineer

POWER Engineers; Meridian (ID); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Meridian, Idaho office. The role involves providing technical leadership and mentoring in power delivery systems, particularly HVDC and substation design. Candidates should have substantial experience in utility markets and excellent communication skills. A competitive compensation package is offered, including health benefits and a 401K.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick leave

401K

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in utility substations and HVDC systems.
• Professional Engineering license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of AC substations and power transformer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in business development.
• Develop technical specifications for HV/EHV equipment.
• Mentor and guide engineers in challenging tasks.
• Lead design reviews and technical training for teams.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in HVDC and FACTS.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Advanced engineering techniques

Knowledge of power transformers

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Technology

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Principal Engineer Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking a senior-level electrical engineer to work as a Principal Engineer in the Power Delivery Substation Specialty Services Department in our Substation Business Unit (SBU). This individual is expected to independently develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to unique engineering problems. This principal technical advisor role will lead in assimilating and disseminating complex engineering concepts in the power delivery power transformer subject matter area to internal/external business unit stakeholders.

The Principal Engineer will serve as a technical specialist and have the knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams and clients in multiple practice areas and markets, concentrating on the power transformer market. This position reports to the POWER office closest to the employee’s residence, with the flexibility to work remotely from a mutually agreed-upon location.

Roles and Responsibilities

Support and mentor others in the HV and the EHV substation design and HVDC converter station design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership in business development
• Develop technical specifications for HV, EHV, and FACTS Substation equipment
• Develop performance specifications for HVDC converter station
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team, OEMs and utility clients
• Lead design reviews during engineering phase, including cross functional teams
• Lead and direct others during detailed design of HVDC converter station balance of plant design as well as design of all interfaces to substation
• Review test plans, witness and approve factory acceptance tests, review commissioning plans and provide technical support during commissioning tests
• Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in the company's Knowledge Management Program for HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)
• Organize and oversee the implementation of POWER’s and WSP's quality process and management system
• Develop and lead internal/external technical training at corporate events
• Prepare and present white papers and technical content marketing pieces
• Actively engaged in leadership positions within nationally recognized technical societies

Required Education/Experience

• BSEE (BS in Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option. MSEE (MS in Electrical Engineering) strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineering license (PE) is preferred but candidate with equivalent combination of education and experience with the ability to obtain a PE license.
• Experience in 15kV through 500kV AC substations and HVDC converter station design
• Experience in mentoring lesser experienced members enabling them to execute technically challenging work that they could not perform without technical guidance
• Extensive knowledge base and skill set in the application and purchasing of power transformers for the electric utility market
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills

Desired Education/Experience

• Twenty (20) or more years’ experience in utility substation market is preferred with fifteen (15) years or more preferred in the HVAC converter stations, FACTS and related systems
• Experience in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of HVAC and HVDC equipment

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. We offer a competitive compensation package, including medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, vacation/sick leave, and a 401K.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.