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Job Description

Day to Day:

Insight Global is looking for a full-time Hybrid Principal Electrical Engineer to work at one of our clients who specialize in construction & engineering. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be leading electrical engineering efforts within Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. The Principal Electrical Engineer is expected to function in a discipline leadership role overseeing the development of electrical engineering deliverables, engineering design criteria, specifications, proposals, scope document, engineering budget, and schedule on various sized projects and complexity. Operating with minimal oversight, this role manages project execution, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and integrates electrical design solutions into overall project workflows. Responsibilities include technical leadership, design optimization, regulatory compliance, and team mentorship, with the ability to provide support to the Electrical Department Manager when required.

Principal Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee electrical engineering designs activities across multiple EPC projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific criteria while optimizing for constructability and efficiency.

Reviews and approves all engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for compliance with established procedures, design standards and project requirements. Responsible for technical content and quality of discipline engineering for assigned projects. Reviews project design regularly to ensure compliance with design standard and criteria.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, procurement, vendors, subcontractors, and construction personnel to integrate electrical engineering solutions seamlessly into overall project execution, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery

Provide front-line supervision of engineers and designers, offering technical guidance, mentoring, and performance oversight to drive team effectiveness and professional development.

Assist in departmental operations, resource management, and strategic planning. Establishes and reviews work plans, staffing requirements and schedules for assigned team and project. Establishes staffing requirements based on active and anticipated workloads for assigned team.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

Well versed in industrial and power plant electrical design practices with well in-depth understanding of medium and low voltage electrical distribution including, but not limited to, power generation, power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, protective relaying, and heat tracing. Experience in applying industry codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, NETA Std.). In[1]depth knowledge of electrical design practices for Class I and II areas (classified for gas and dust).

Experience in effective project execution practices and application of project procedures; Multidiscipline team player with a strong understanding of the full EPC project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, front-end engineering design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Strong ability to oversee and spearhead the electrical design for large-scale projects ensuring compliance with industry standards, budget constraints, and timelines while leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies

Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Microstation; Experienced in the use of electrical system modeling software such as SKM and/or ETAP to perform power system analysis studies (Ground calculation, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, thermal calc, etc.

Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels, resolve engineering challenges proactively, and drive innovation in design, procurement strategies, and construction methodologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ Years detail engineering experience

Professional Engineer License Required

Proficiency in designing electrical systems ranging from 120V to 280,000V

Experience with AutoCAD/Revit

Familiarity with SKM/ETAP or comparable software for power calculations null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].