Principal Project Engineer

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

On-site gym

Wellness program

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is seeking a Principal Project Engineer, Substations to provide technical leadership and drive turnkey substation projects from concept through commissioning.

The role is hybrid and based in Warrendale, PA, offering senior engineering responsibility and cross-functional collaboration with partners and industry committees. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and at least 10 years of project-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, plus at least 10 years of related project experience.
• Expertise in substation theory, application, subsystems, field installation and testing.
• Strong understanding of GIS substation busbar configurations, protection schemes and switchyard layouts.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CAD and engineering analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete quality engineering of turnkey greenfield and brownfield substation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Facilitate effective communication between parties to drive progress on project delivery; providing and verifying the scope and specification of interfaces between parties to create an integrated system.
• Lead process and product design improvements to add value to our projects for our customers.
• Develop design guidelines, templates, models and standards for scalable efficiency.
• Train and guide the next generation of substation engineers through mentorship.
• Provide engineering leadership by serving as a subject matter expert that is able to tackle special cases and unique solutions.
• Represent the company through trusted relationships with project partners and industry committees.

Skills

Substation engineering

GIS busbar configurations

Protection schemes

Engineering analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Engineering analysis software

Job description

Join the MEPPI Team!

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Principal Project Engineer, Substations to provide technical consultation and leadership as well as performing all essential functions of a lead project engineer or supporting project engineer for multiple substation project orders. This is a hybrid position based in Warrendale, PA.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver complete quality engineering of turnkey greenfield and brownfield substation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Facilitate effective communication between parties to drive progress on project delivery; providing and verifying the scope and specification of interfaces between parties to create an integrated system.
• Lead process and product design improvements to add value to our projects for our customers.
• Develop design guidelines, templates, models and standards for scalable efficiency.
• Train and guide the next generation of substation engineers through mentorship.
• Provide engineering leadership by serving as a subject matter expert that is able to tackle special cases and unique solutions.
• Represent the company through trusted relationships with project partners and industry committees.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in a project related environment.
• Expertise in substation theory, application, subsystems, field installation and testing.
• Strong understanding of GIS substation busbar configurations, protection schemes and switchyard layouts.
• Computer experience, with emphasis on MSOffice products, CAD and engineering analysis software.

What’s In It For You

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Career Growth:
  • Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• Employee Perks:
  • On-site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

Why MEPPI

As a proud U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, MEPPI powers critical infrastructure and rail transportation solutions across North America. We value collaboration, innovation, and people—because we know that our greatest asset is our team. Join us and help shape a future where talent and technology thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

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