Principal Engineer, Power Systems & Rotating Equipment

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

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

This role serves as the senior technical authority throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development through commissioning, working closely with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in rotating equipment, MV VFDs, and power systems, along with the ability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in rotating equipment, MV drives, power systems, power generation, or grid stability applications.
• Strong knowledge of motors, generators, synchronous condensers, MV VFDs, and related electrical systems.
• Understanding of industrial, utility, or EPC project environments.
• Familiarity with NEMA, IEEE, IEC, UL, and other applicable industry standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

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

Technical leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

This role serves as the senior technical authority throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development through commissioning, working closely with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in rotating equipment, MV VFDs, and power systems, along with the ability