Principal Electrical Engineer

Responsible for electrical engineering associated with electrical systems associated with large generation facilities with emphasis on relay protection and compliance standards. This includes protective relay design (protective relay one-lines and schematics), protective relay setting coordination/development, high and low voltage equipment, and balance of plant (BOP) equipment type projects. Expected to follow client requirements and internal company quality control and quality assurance practices. Expected to serve as the interface with clients, other company departments, outside consultants, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers on technically related matters. Expected to serve as Lead Engineer or technical reviewer on assigned projects. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and project management team members to coordinate overall project deliverables and be responsible for helping maintain project budgets and schedules. Principal Engineer will mentor technical staff, mange client development, and support growth of the Generation Engineering group.

Essential Functions of Position

• Provides technical guidance and coordination regarding solutions necessary to meet client and project goals.
• Takes a lead role in resolving problems, procedures, and methods working with the customer, TRC personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepares and/or reviews project scopes and concepts.
• Performs checking on projects for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as lead engineer on assigned projects.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.
• Responsible for effective project planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Responsible for providing status and progress information to management.
• Ensure the effective technical support of department needs and requirements.
• Represent the company and its clients on technical matters.
• Assist in the professional development of other engineers.
• Assist with internal training.
• Assist field personnel during testing and commissioning, answering questions and ensuring the test results are acceptable.
• Attends meetings and conferences as necessary, to keep informed of technical development in the power industry.
• Perform other department duties as required.
• Travel as necessary is required for this position.
• Graduate of a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the ability to acquire additional PE licenses from multiple states.
• 20 or more years of electrical engineering experience is required. Experience in generation electrical systems, protection and control engineering, generation station equipment relay setting development, and compliance standard requirements preferred.
• Proficient in electrical engineering theories and principles.