Senior/Principal Microgrid Electrical Engineer

Location: Remote – United States
Work Arrangement: Remote
ID: 201200

Lead Complex Microgrid and Power Generation Projects

We are seeking a Senior/Principal Microgrid Electrical Engineer to provide advanced technical leadership on complex microgrid, power generation, distributed generation, and industrial energy projects.

This position is designed for an experienced electrical engineer who can solve complex power system challenges, guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, and serve as a trusted technical resource for clients. The Senior/Principal Engineer will contribute throughout the complete project lifecycle, including conceptual development, system planning, detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning, and startup.

Projects may involve microgrids, distributed generation, power generation facilities, utility interconnections, generation upgrades, substations, balance-of-plant electrical systems, and electrical distribution infrastructure serving Oil & Gas, Renewables, Data Centers, Manufacturing, and other industrial markets.

What You'll Do

As a Senior/Principal Microgrid Electrical Engineer, you will provide senior-level technical expertise while guiding project teams, developing engineering solutions, supporting clients, mentoring engineers, and helping advance the Company’s microgrid and power generation capabilities.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Establish project-specific engineering criteria, technical approaches, and electrical design standards.

• Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert for microgrid, power generation, and electrical distribution systems.

• Direct the preparation of electrical calculations, studies, specifications, design packages, technical reports, and other engineering deliverables.

• Provide senior engineering judgment and independently resolve complex technical challenges.

• Review designs and engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Lead technical assessments, field investigations, troubleshooting efforts, engineering studies, and design reviews.

• Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of a project, from early concept development through final execution.

• Support engineering activities during construction, system commissioning, startup, and operational transition.

Microgrid, Power Generation & Electrical Systems

• Develop and evaluate medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems supporting generation and industrial facilities.

• Lead the engineering and analysis of electrical systems associated with microgrids, distributed generation, and power generation facilities.

• Prepare and review one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, protection and control schemes, electrical calculations, and supporting design documentation.

• Design electrical systems incorporating generators, generator controls, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, distribution equipment, and auxiliary systems.

• Coordinate utility interconnection requirements and electrical service designs with utility providers and project stakeholders.

• Perform or oversee electrical system studies using analysis platforms such as SKM or ETAP.

• Provide technical expertise related to generator interconnection, distributed generation, balance-of-plant systems, protective relaying, switchgear, MCCs, drives, emergency and standby power, short-circuit analysis, and arc-flash studies.

• Assess existing electrical infrastructure and develop practical engineering solutions for system expansions, equipment upgrades, modernization, and performance improvements.

• Provide technical support for relay programming, commissioning, system startup, and electrical troubleshooting when required.

Client & Project Leadership

• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary engineering and project teams throughout project execution.

• Serve as a senior technical contact for clients and develop strong, long-term working relationships.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, utilities, and other project stakeholders.

• Anticipate technical risks, constructability concerns, scope changes, and project challenges and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, and change management activities.

• Participate in client discussions, technical presentations, field activities, and formal design reviews.

• Help ensure engineering projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client requirements and expectations.

Mentorship & Engineering Development

• Provide technical coaching and mentorship to engineers and designers working on complex electrical and power generation projects.

• Review engineering work and provide constructive feedback to improve technical quality and consistency.

• Act as a senior technical resource for engineers across the broader organization.

• Share technical knowledge, project lessons learned, and industry best practices throughout the engineering team.

• Support the continued development of the Company’s engineering capabilities and help cultivate future technical leaders.

Client Development & Strategic Growth

• Support the development of project scopes, proposals, engineering estimates, and other technical components of business development efforts.

• Build and maintain relationships with both existing and prospective clients.

• Identify opportunities to expand the Company’s microgrid, power generation, and energy engineering services.

• Provide technical expertise in support of strategic business and market growth initiatives.

• Participate in client presentations, industry networking, and business development activities.

• Represent the Company professionally when interacting with clients, industry organizations, business partners, and other stakeholders.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.

• 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is an asset.

• Significant experience with power generation, distributed generation, microgrid-related electrical systems, or comparable industrial power applications.

• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership on complex engineering projects.

• Experience supporting industrial power generation facilities and electrical infrastructure.

• Experience using electrical system analysis software such as SKM or ETAP.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices, including:

  • National Electrical Code (NEC)

  • NFPA 70E

  • IEEE

  • API

  • AGA recommended practices

Technical Experience

Strong experience in the design, analysis, engineering, and/or execution of electrical systems involving:

• Distributed generation systems

• Power generation facilities

• Generation and utility interconnection

• Generator systems and controls

• Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution

• Balance-of-plant electrical systems

• Protective relay schemes

• Transformers

• Switchgear

• Motor control centers (MCCs)

• Drives and motor control systems

• Arc-flash and short-circuit studies

• Emergency and standby power systems

• Electrical equipment upgrades and system modernization

• Substation design

• Utility coordination

• Relay programming

• Commissioning and startup

• Electrical construction support

• Field troubleshooting

What Sets You Apart

We are looking for a senior technical professional who combines strong electrical and power generation expertise with sound engineering judgment, effective client leadership, and a practical consulting approach.

The ideal candidate will:

• Take ownership of complex technical challenges and guide solutions from early concept through implementation.

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Apply independent engineering judgment when evaluating and resolving difficult technical issues.

• Effectively lead and influence multidisciplinary project teams.

• Balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to technical problem-solving.

• Build productive relationships with clients, colleagues, utilities, contractors, and industry partners.

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering quality, project execution, and client service.

• Mentor and develop engineers and designers.

• Demonstrate strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Bring initiative, creativity, and a solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.