Principal/Lead Electrical Engineer

Redtree; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Principal/Lead Electrical Engineer for a full-time remote role. This position involves leading electrical engineering projects from inception to completion, preparing designs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and Professional Engineer licensure. Strong project management and team leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Electrical System Design and Power Distribution.
• 15+ years of professional experience required.
• Professional Engineer licensure required.
• Experience with fossil power plant design is required; combined-cycle experience is highly desired.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of electrical engineering projects.
• Prepare electrical system designs and review engineering plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Power Distribution

Project Management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Fossil power plant design

Combined-cycle experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

Industry-standard design tools and simulation software

Industry design tools

Job description

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Redtree is a cutting-edge engineering solutions provider specializing in guiding projects from conceptual design to detailed engineering and construction management. With a highly skilled team of Professional Engineers (PEs), we deliver exceptional services at competitive rates. Our dedication to quality and strong commitment set us apart in the industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Principal/Lead Electrical Engineer. The role involves leading the design and execution of electrical engineering projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include preparing electrical system designs, reviewing engineering plans, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the development of engineering solutions tailored to client needs.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Electrical System Design, Power Distribution,
• Proficiency in using industry-standard design tools and simulation software
• Experience with fossil power plant design required, combined-cycle experience highly desired
• 15+ Years professional experience REQUIRED
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, execution, and communication
• Sound knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and standards for electrical engineering
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering REQUIRED.
• Professional Engineer licensure REQUIRED.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing projects in the engineering or AEC field
• Must have the legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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