Senior Principal Engineer, Grid Reliability

Job overview

The Senior Principal Engineer role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with office work Monday–Thursday and the option to work remotely on Fridays. The annual salary range is $158,843–$190,629. The Edison Electric Institute represents U.S. investor-owned electric companies and supports work on grid reliability and resilience. As a technical authority in the Reliability department, the engineer advises member companies, leads technical discussions, develops industry positions, and engages with regulators and peer organizations to advance reliable and resilient electric-grid operations.

What you'll do

• Provide technical guidance on transmission and distribution issues
• lead Reliability Technical Committee discussions
• draft evaluations and comments on NERC standards, guidelines, and technical documents
• build member consensus
• inform EEI positions for FERC and DOE proceedings with policy and legal colleagues
• engage NERC, FERC, and peer organizations to identify grid risks and champion solutions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior principal engineer

grid reliability

transmission and distribution

electric power

washington dc

hybrid

office monday–thursday

remote fridays

$158,843–$190,629/year

nerc

ferc

doe

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, professional development, and performance-based bonus eligibility.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years of electric power industry experience focused on grid planning, operations, or reliability. A Professional Engineer license and direct regulatory engagement experience are preferred.

About the employer

Edison Electric Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.