Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution

Job overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer role is onsite in Lombard, IL, with an annual salary of $145,000–$185,000. Valdes Architecture & Engineering provides engineering services and project design support. The principal engineer leads electrical design delivery, manages project budgets and schedules, and supervises staff to meet client and quality requirements. The role contributes technical leadership across power distribution projects and maintains client relationships throughout project work.

What you'll do

• Manage project budgets and department-hour schedules
• mentor and supervise staff
• develop engineering packages and instrumentation specifications
• establish design criteria and review drawings
• coordinate with clients and other disciplines
• design power distribution systems, substations, lighting, grounding, heat trace, wiring, and utility interfaces
• perform electrical calculations and studies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal electrical engineer

power distribution

lombard il

valdes architecture & engineering

medium voltage

high voltage

substation design

arc flash studies

staff leadership

$145k–$185k/year

client coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• pet insurance
• discounted gym membership
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, extensive medium- and high-voltage design experience, and experience supervising staff and managing projects.

About the employer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.