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Senior Principal Engineer (Lead Engineer)

Houston, TX, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior technical leader and subject matter expert for leading electrical engineering activities on large and complex industrial and power generation projects.

Role type

Senior Principal Engineer (Lead Electrical Engineer)

Builds

High-quality electrical engineering solutions for industrial and power generation facilities

Domain

Industrial infrastructure, Power generation, Oil & Gas, Chemicals

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Medium and Low Voltage power distribution systems design, Electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash), Substation and switchgear design, Motor control centers (MCCs) and VFDs, Emergency and standby power systems, Hazardous location design, Grounding and lightning protection, NEC/NFPA/NESC/IEEE/API/ISA standards compliance, Project leadership, Budget and scope management, Design review and approval, Client and vendor interface, Business development, Mentoring engineering staff

Preferred skills

High Voltage (up to 138KV) experience, EPC project experience, SCADA and Power Management System integration, Field commissioning and startup support, Strategic growth initiative development

Technologies

ETAP, SKM, Easypower

Responsibilities

Lead design reviews, E-HAZOPs, and project meetings; Plan, schedule, and monitor discipline work; Review and approve design packages produced by junior engineers; Interface directly with clients, vendors, and construction teams; Participate in proposal preparation and scope development; Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers; Assist with recruiting and interviewing candidates; Support resource planning and workforce development initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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