Job Description

Principal Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and leadership for complex substation projects
• Lead Engineering Excellence : Design, develop, and implement all engineering facets of substation projects, including equipment design, contractor coordination, and testing.
• Set Performance Standards : Analyze operational and test data to establish benchmarks for newly designed or modified equipment, ensuring compliance with performance specifications.
• Be a Design Authority : Serve as the go-to expert for resolving design issues, providing leadership and consultation across divisions.
• Drive Collaboration : Lead significant design projects by coordinating efforts with internal teams, external contractors, and other divisions.
• Provide Technical Training : Conduct training sessions to share knowledge and enhance team expertise in products, technologies, and best practices.
• Consult and Innovate : Review and define the scope of development tasks, provide input for company development planning, and serve as the technical consultant for complex challenges.
• Plan and Prioritize : Establish schedules, prioritize tasks, and assign staffing resources with the Engineering Manager to ensure successful project execution.
• Support Proposals : Prepare time and manpower estimates for engineering efforts on proposals and project orders.

Qualifications

• Educational Excellence : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with 10+ years of experience in project-based environments.
• Substation Expertise : Advanced knowledge of substation theory, applications, subsystems, field installation, and testing.
• Tech-Savviness : Proficiency in CAD, engineering analysis software, and MS Office tools for design and project management.
• Leadership Skills : Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, prioritize tasks, and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Customer Focus : Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively communicate with customers and represent the company professionally.

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