Principal Engineer – Electrical

Principal Engineer – Electrical

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 10+ years minimum relevant experience
• Theoretical Engineering knowledge
• Operations and substation Engineering Design
• Practical engineering experience/application
• Operations and Engineering Design
• Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization “Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.”)
• Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment and Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of substation renovation projects
• Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies for the renovation of protection and control systems in substations
• Coordinate the replacement of major equipment, including circuit breakers, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Coordinate the preparation technical scope of works, technical specifications, data sheets, and construction drawings.
• Oversee detailed engineering design for the replacement of major substation equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, bus structures, etc.).
• Manage the technical review of vendor proposals, support supplier selection, and validate third-party engineering designs
• Collaborate closely with project managers, construction, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure the feasibility and effectiveness of engineering solutions.
• Guarantee that all projects comply with electrical codes, industry standards (NESC, IEEE, IEC, ANSI), and internal technical guidelines.
• Provide agile problem-solving support, particularly in emergency situations requiring the replacement of critical equipment.
• Evaluate and improve engineering processes to enhance efficiency and quality in the context of substation projects.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in substation protection and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards, particularly those relevant to substation operations
• Provide technical leadership in most complex projects that have a wide impact on the business
• Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills as SME for team
• Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices
• Work independently with little supervision
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in substation protection and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards, particularly those relevant to substation operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems
• Proven ability to lead and manage projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts
• Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
• Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions
• Where appropriate, technical, and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.
• Where required, knowledge of:
• Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV
• Routine Technical Skills:
• Physical Substation Design – Expert
• Project Scoping and Estimating – Expert
• Equipment Specifications – Expert
• Construction and Outage Sequencing – Expert
• Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulations – Expert
• Technical Writing and Communication – Expert
• Unique Technical Skills:
• Substation Foundation Design – Expert
• Substation Layout – Expert
• Substation Equipment Specifications – Expert
• Structure Strength and load Analysis – Expert
• Substation Material Selection – Expert
• Substation Civil Specifications – Expert