Principle Electrical Engineer

Randstad USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance offerings

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead dynamic energy infrastructure projects. You will oversee project execution, drive project controls, and deliver EPC solutions for utility-scale power generation.

This role requires a PE license, strong client-facing skills, and relocation assistance. You will mentor a team, ensure budget and schedule adherence, and serve as the primary interface with project managers and stakeholders in a permanent, on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Minimum 12 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Permanent position in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor an engineering team of 15 while driving technical excellence across large-scale generator and power projects.
• Direct EPC execution phases, integrating robust project controls to ensure budget, schedule, and design compliance.
• Serve as the primary client interface, collaborating directly with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee calculations, structural deliverables, and major equipment procurement while providing technical support during startup.

Skills

Electrical

Professional Engineer

Electrical Engineering

Manager

EPC

Larger scale Generators

Combined Cycle Power Systems

System Design and Analysis

System Integration

Lifecycle and Field Support

Utility and Owner Compliance

EPC Execution

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

job summary:

Our client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Charlotte, NC to lead dynamic energy infrastructure projects. In this high-impact role, you will oversee project execution, drive project controls, and deliver top-tier EPC solutions for utility-scale power generation operations. A PE license and excellent client‑facing expertise are required for this position. Relocation assistance is available.

location: Charlotte, North Carolina

job type: Permanent

salary: $180,000 - 210,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities

• Manage and mentor an engineering team of 15 while driving technical excellence across large-scale generator and power projects.
• Direct EPC execution phases, integrating robust project controls to ensure budget, schedule, and design compliance.
• Serve as the primary client interface, collaborating directly with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee calculations, structural deliverables, and major equipment procurement while providing technical support during startup.

qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 12 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

skills

• Electrical
• Professional Engineer
• Electrical Engineering
• Manager
• EPC
• Larger scale Generators
• Combined Cycle Power Systems
• System Design and Analysis
• System Integration
• Lifecycle and Field Support
• Utility and Owner Compliance
• EPC Execution

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.