Principal Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports SMS group’s metals-industry projects involving automation solutions and power drive technologies. The engineer provides technical leadership across project lifecycles, supports installed systems and customer troubleshooting, and develops engineering solutions for metals processes. The role also mentors less experienced engineers and may perform onsite commissioning and training as required.

What you'll do

• Support DC and AC drive upgrades
• review power-system requirements for drive feeders and protection
• outline regulator performance and response for process applications
• provide metals-industry expertise across project lifecycles
• troubleshoot installed systems
• develop engineering techniques and procedures
• coordinate with project teams, customers, suppliers, and internal experts
• mentor engineers
• perform onsite commissioning and training as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal electrical engineer

pittsburgh pa

electrical engineering

automation

power drives

metals industry

drive upgrades

commissioning

technical mentorship

onsite

sms group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• training
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting requires willingness to travel to support project work and notes onsite commissioning and training as required.

About the employer

SMS group Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.