CareerPlan

Senior Principal Engineer (Lead Engineer)

Houston, TX, usFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

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 projects

Domain

Industrial & Power Generation (Electrical Engineering)

Required skills

Medium Voltage and Low Voltage power distribution systems, Electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash), ETAP/SKM/Easypower software, Substation and switchgear design, Motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, Emergency and standby power systems, Area classification and hazardous location design, Grounding, lightning protection, NEC/NFPA 70E/NESC/IEEE/API/ISA standards, Project leadership, Budget management, Design review, Client/vendor/construction team interface, Business development, Mentoring

Preferred skills

HV Experience up to 138KV, EPC projects, SCADA and Power Management System integration, Field experience (commissioning and startup), Relationships with major industrial clients

Technologies

ETAP, SKM, Easypower

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and monitor discipline work; Manage budget, scope, and project deliverables; Review and approve design packages; Interface directly with clients, vendors, and construction teams; Lead design reviews, E-HAZOPs, and project meetings; Participate in proposal preparation; Support business development and client relationship management; Mentor and develop junior engineers; Assist with recruiting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities