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Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted 3 days ago

sr2United (PA)

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Manager

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$180k–$230k

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About the role

Lead / Principal Electrical Engineer | Power & Critical InfrastructureAustin, TX | $180k–$240k base + bonus | Principal / Lead levelSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. I'm working with a major energy organization expanding its electrical engineering capability in Austin, and I'm interested in speaking with experienced electrical engineers who have led complex, large-scale power infrastructure. This isn't a narrow design role. We're looking for engineers capable of taking technical ownership of major electrical systems and projects, working across engineering, development, construction and operations and providing leadership to internal teams, consultants, EPCs and other delivery partners. Your background could come from: Utility-scale generation, renewables or BESS Substation and high-voltage engineering Transmission, distribution or grid interconnection Data center power and critical electrical infrastructure EPC / engineering consultancy Large industrial or mission-critical power systems The common denominator is experience working with large, complex electrical infrastructure and the ability to operate beyond an individual contributor design function. Depending on your background, that could include: MV/HV electrical systems, substations and transmission connections Electrical system architecture, studies and equipment specification Utility and grid interconnection Protection, controls and power system integration Technical oversight of EPCs and engineering consultants Design reviews and engineering assurance Construction, commissioning and energization Leading engineers and influencing multidisciplinary project teams Taking projects from early development through execution and handover We're particularly interested in engineers who've reached Senior, Lead, Principal, Engineering Manager or equivalent level and want meaningful technical ownership rather than simply producing drawings. A PE is highly desirable, but I'm equally interested in speaking with people whose project experience speaks for itself. The broader team is working on some seriously interesting challenges around how large-scale generation, grid infrastructure and high-demand customers come together, including the electrical infrastructure required to support data centers.
Compensation: Typically $180k–$230k+ base depending on level and experience, plus bonus and benefits.
Location: Austin, TX ideally. Open to remote. xuwmhxw If your background sits somewhere across power generation, T&D, substations, renewables, BESS, grid interconnection or data center power, I'd be interested in hearing from you. If this particular opportunity isn't a direct fit, but you'd be keen to be added to my mailing list of comparable opportunities, connect with me on LinkedIn.

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