Join us as a Principal Electrical Systems Design Engineer and bring your expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure. You'll lead complex electrical system designs, shape technical direction, and work with customers to deliver innovative power solutions across diverse industries.
What will you do? - Design and optimize electrical power systems including AC, DC, and hybrid networks for various market applications
- Define technical strategies, equipment specifications, and engineering standards that drive project excellence
- Provide technical troubleshooting and risk assessment for complex system challenges at customer sites and labs
- Guide engineering teams through technical reviews and mentor colleagues on advanced design principles
What are the key skills we are looking for? - Electrical Engineering - advanced level; designing robust power systems that meet customer requirements and industry standards
- Power Systems Design - advanced level; architecting electrical networks from conceptual design through detailed engineering studies
- Electrical Distribution Systems - advanced level; specifying and integrating HV, MV, and LV distribution architectures
- Design Optimization - advanced level; balancing performance, cost, and reliability in complex system designs
- Technical Solution Design - advanced level; translating customer needs into implementable electrical solutions
- Installation Design - advanced level; creating detailed specifications for system implementation and commissioning
- Problem Solving - advanced level; resolving ambiguous technical challenges that impact project outcomes
- Critical Thinking - advanced level; analyzing system interactions and identifying potential risks before they materialize
What qualifications will make you successful? - Strong influencing skills to guide technical decisions across cross-functional teams
- Customer-focused mindset with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Proven ability to coach and develop technical talent while managing multiple priorities
- Comfort working independently on moderately complex issues in ambiguous situations
What's in it for me? - Work on high-visibility projects that impact critical infrastructure and energy systems
- Shape technical strategy and contribute to industry-leading engineering practices
- Collaborative culture that supports professional growth and technical innovation
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies across diverse market segments and applications
Bring your electrical systems expertise to a team that values innovation - apply today!
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Responsibilities
Join us as a Principal Electrical Systems Design Engineer and bring your expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure. You'll lead complex electrical system designs, shape technical direction, and work with customers to deliver innovative power solutions across diverse industries.
What will you do? - Design and optimize electrical power systems including AC, DC, and hybrid networks for various market applications
- Define technical strategies, equipment specifications, and engineering standards that drive project excellence
- Provide technical troubleshooting and risk assessment for complex system challenges at customer sites and labs
- Guide engineering teams through technical reviews and mentor colleagues on advanced design principles
What are the key skills we are looking for? - Electrical Engineering - advanced level; designing robust power systems that meet customer requirements and industry standards
- Power Systems Design - advanced level; architecting electrical networks from conceptual design through detailed engineering studies
- Electrical Distribution Systems - advanced level; specifying and integrating HV, MV, and LV distribution architectures
- Design Optimization - advanced level; balancing performance, cost, and reliability in complex system designs
- Technical Solution Design - advanced level; translating customer needs into implementable electrical solutions
- Installation Design - advanced level; creating detailed specifications for system implementation and commissioning
- Problem Solving - advanced level; resolving ambiguous technical challenges that impact project outcomes
- Critical Thinking - advanced level; analyzing system interactions and identifying potential risks before they materialize
What qualifications will make you successful? - Strong influencing skills to guide technical decisions across cross-functional teams
- Customer-focused mindset with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Proven ability to coach and develop technical talent while managing multiple priorities
- Comfort working independently on moderately complex issues in ambiguous situations
