Principal Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer role is listed onsite in Redmond, WA. Compensation is $170,000–$225,000 per year, with an opportunity for partnership share. Sequoyah Electric is a full-service electrical and technology contractor delivering design-build solutions. The engineer leads complex building electrical-system design and provides technical direction from concept through construction. The role strengthens design quality and constructability, supports project delivery, and mentors engineering staff while partnering with clients and construction teams.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical-system design for complex building projects
• provide technical direction on power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and emergency power
• review calculations, drawings, and specifications
• coordinate with estimating, project management, prefabrication, and field operations
• improve constructability and project outcomes
• maintain engineering standards and quality processes
• mentor engineers and designers
• collaborate with clients and project stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal electrical engineer

redmond wa

sequoyah electric

electrical engineering

power distribution

lighting controls

emergency power

design-build

building systems

technical leadership

mentorship

revit

bluebeam

$170k–$225k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• paid time off
• seven paid holidays
• flexible spending accounts
• voluntary supplemental insurance
• fitness reimbursement
• education assistance.

Why this role

Technical leadership role combining complex building-system design, design-build delivery, and engineering-team mentorship.

About the employer

Sequoyah Electric is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.