Principal Engineer - Power Systems & Rotating Equipment

WEG Company; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA seeks a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership for complex industrial, power generation, and grid stability projects.

This senior role serves as the technical authority through proposal, design, and commissioning, collaborating with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in rotating equipment, MV drives, and power systems, with strong mentoring, communication, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in rotating equipment, MV drives, power systems, or grid stability applications.
• Strong knowledge of motors, generators, synchronous condensers, MV VFDs, and related electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions and project execution activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership during project pursuit, proposal development, engineering execution, commissioning, and customer support.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Review technical specifications, assess project risks, and develop engineering solutions.
• Support MV VFD, motor, generator, and power system integration activities.
• Lead technical reviews, design discussions, FATs, and commissioning activities as required.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Mentor Project Engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate and manage specialized external engineering consultants when required.
• Resolve complex technical issues during project execution and startup.

Skills

Rotating equipment

MV drives

Power systems

Grid stability

Mentoring engineers

Project leadership

Customer-facing discussions

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA seeks a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership for complex industrial, power generation, and grid stability projects.

This senior role serves as the technical authority through proposal, design, and commissioning, collaborating with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in rotating equipment, MV drives, and power systems, with strong mentoring, communication, and project-management skills.