Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems (Industrial / Data Centres)

$150,000 - $180,000

Texas - Travel included

Role Overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the design and delivery of large-scale electrical infrastructure solutions across industrial and mission-critical environments.

This is a hands-on, subject matter expert (SME) position , focused on solving complex engineering challenges, defining system architecture, and providing technical leadership across multiple high-value projects. The role does not include direct people management but requires mentoring and elevating engineering standards across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & System Design

• Lead end-to-end design of MV/LV electrical power systems for industrial and mission-critical projects
• Own and define system architecture, including:
• Medium- and low-voltage distribution systems
• Substations and grid interfaces
• Backup power systems (generators, UPS)
• Act as the technical authority on complex, high-value projects
• Establish engineering approaches, standards, and best practices

Engineering Delivery

• Develop and review detailed engineering deliverables, including:
• Single-line diagrams
• Protection and coordination studies
• Electrical schematics
• Equipment layouts
• Oversee technical quality and consistency across multiple projects
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements

Project & Customer Engagement

• Partner directly with customers to develop robust, scalable power solutions
• Provide expert input during early-stage concept and design phases
• Support technically complex bids and proposals
• Contribute to successful project delivery across multiple concurrent projects (typically 10–15+)

Mentorship & Capability Building

• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across the team
• Support development of engineering capability and technical excellence
• Promote best practices in power system design and analysis

Key Accountabilities (Success Measures)

• Deliver technically robust, scalable, and high-quality power system designs
• Act as the go-to technical expert for complex engineering challenges
• Influence project success through strong technical leadership and decision-making
• Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Elevate engineering standards and capability across the organisation

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 15–20+ years of experience in electrical engineering
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Deep expertise in industrial power systems (“big wires”)
• Extensive experience with:
• MV/LV power distribution systems
• Substations, transformers, and switchgear
• Backup power systems (generators, UPS)
• Protection and coordination studies
• Strong background in:
• Industrial
• Utility
• Data centre
• Large-scale infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to lead complex system design independently
• Strong communication skills with experience working directly with customers

Desirable

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (highly preferred)
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
• Experience with SEL relay systems
• Background working within industrial engineering or EPC firms

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