Senior Electrical Engineering Lead for Capital Projects

Covanta; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,700 - 169,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Covanta is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead electrical engineering design projects. This technical leadership role emphasizes project execution, technical standardization, and mentorship across facilities.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in electrical engineering and a bachelor’s degree in the field. The position includes collaboration with corporate functions and approximately 20% travel. Benefits include health insurance and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer or eligibility to obtain licensure preferred.
• Proficiency in developing and interpreting electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for capital projects and facility upgrades.
• Manage multiple electrical projects and mentor junior team members.
• Provide troubleshooting support to plant operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Project management

Troubleshooting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM Powertools

Job description

Covanta is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead electrical engineering design projects. This technical leadership role emphasizes project execution, technical standardization, and mentorship across facilities.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in electrical engineering and a bachelor’s degree in the field. The position includes collaboration with corporate functions and approximately 20% travel. Benefits include health insurance and a competitive salary based on experience.