Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems (Industrial / Data Centres)
$150,000 - $180,000
Texas - Travel included
Role Overview
The Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the design and delivery of large-scale electrical infrastructure solutions across industrial and mission-critical environments.
This is a hands-on, subject matter expert (SME) position, focused on solving complex engineering challenges, defining system architecture, and providing technical leadership across multiple high-value projects. The role does not include direct people management but requires mentoring and elevating engineering standards across the team.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & System Design
- Lead end-to-end design of MV/LV electrical power systems for industrial and mission-critical projects
- Own and define system architecture, including:
- Medium- and low-voltage distribution systems
- Substations and grid interfaces
- Backup power systems (generators, UPS)
- Act as the technical authority on complex, high-value projects
- Establish engineering approaches, standards, and best practices
Engineering Delivery
- Develop and review detailed engineering deliverables, including:
- Single-line diagrams
- Protection and coordination studies
- Electrical schematics
- Equipment layouts
- Oversee technical quality and consistency across multiple projects
- Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements
Project & Customer Engagement
- Partner directly with customers to develop robust, scalable power solutions
- Provide expert input during early-stage concept and design phases
- Support technically complex bids and proposals
- Contribute to successful project delivery across multiple concurrent projects (typically 10–15+)
Mentorship & Capability Building
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across the team
- Support development of engineering capability and technical excellence
- Promote best practices in power system design and analysis
Key Accountabilities (Success Measures)
- Deliver technically robust, scalable, and high-quality power system designs
- Act as the go-to technical expert for complex engineering challenges
- Influence project success through strong technical leadership and decision-making
- Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Elevate engineering standards and capability across the organisation
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- 15–20+ years of experience in electrical engineering
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Deep expertise in industrial power systems (“big wires”)
- Extensive experience with:
- MV/LV power distribution systems
- Substations, transformers, and switchgear
- Backup power systems (generators, UPS)
- Protection and coordination studies
- Strong background in:
- Industrial
- Utility
- Data centre
- Large-scale infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to lead complex system design independently
- Strong communication skills with experience working directly with customers
Desirable
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (highly preferred)
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with SEL relay systems
- Background working within industrial engineering or EPC firms
