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Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design and layout of power plant sites, microgrids, and power distribution systems, focusing on medium and low voltage systems, switchgear, and motor control centers. The role involves computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems, and designing schematic and wiring diagrams. The engineer will prepare specifications for equipment and systems, write reports, determine code requirements, and perform and review design computations. A key aspect of the position includes managing design budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

+ Design and layout power plant sites, microgrids, and power distribution systems.

+ Conduct computer modeling and analysis of electrical systems.

+ Design and prepare schematic and wiring diagrams.

+ Prepare specifications for equipment and systems.

+ Write reports and determine code requirements.

+ Perform and review design computations.

+ Coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas.

+ Manage design budgets and schedules.

+ Develop engineering drawings and specifications.

+ Perform and check engineering calculations.

+ Size, select, and specify electrical equipment.

+ Coordinate information with vendors.

+ Conduct project field site visits.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ PE licensure is required in the state where you reside.

+ Over 10 years of relevant electrical design experience.

+ Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical modeling software.

+ Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with traditional power generation, particularly fossil fuel generation.

+ Experience working on low voltage projects (60kV or below).

+ Preferred experience with municipalities or public power entities.

+ Self-motivated and adaptable to evolving client, project, and industry needs.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position, requiring occasional travel to meet with clients and attend conferences. The role features a 9x80 work schedule, allowing every other Friday off. Employees benefit from member ownership and profit sharing, with opportunities to purchase company stock and receive stock bonuses. The position cannot be based in California, Oregon, or Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

ligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.