Principal Electrical Engineer
System One is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity located in Charlotte, NC.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering efforts for combined cycle power generation projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup
- Establish and manage electrical design criteria, standards, and philosophies for power plant facilities
- Oversee and review electrical system designs, including: generator and auxiliary systems, medium- and high-voltage power distribution, protection and control systems, grounding, lighting, and raceway systems
- Interface with instrumentation and control (I&C) and plant control systems
- Provide technical direction and oversight to electrical engineers and designers assigned to projects
- Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables for quality and compliance
- Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, civil, structural, I&C, construction, and commissioning teams
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and utility or owner requirements
- Develop and support engineering cost estimates, material quantities, and execution plans
- Lead technical aspects of major electrical equipment procurement, including vendor evaluations and technical reviews
- Participate in constructability reviews, hazard analyses, and formal design reviews
- Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including site visits as needed
- Interface directly with clients, project management, and internal leadership on technical scope, risks, and progress
- Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
- 12-15 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, with significant experience on combined cycle power plants
- Experience serving in a senior or principal engineering role on EPC or utility-scale power projects
- Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA
- Experience supporting projects through all phases, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup
- Deep technical experience with combined cycle electrical systems, including generators, auxiliary power systems, medium- and high-voltage distribution, and protection and control (preferred)
- Prior experience leading or mentoring engineering teams on complex projects (preferred)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, project managers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams (preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)