Electrical & Computer Engineering
Principal Power Systems Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
$149,000 to $190,000 a year
The employer is a power engineering consultancy serving utilities and renewable developers.
Our Philadelphia office is growing, and we need a Principal Power Systems Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative electrical & computer engineering group and report to the electrical & computer engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Philadelphia location.
What you’ll do
- Prepare drawings and specifications for utility projects
- Develop relay settings and coordination studies
- Design substation, distribution and protection systems
- Perform load flow, short circuit and arc flash studies
- Support interconnection studies for renewable generation
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience with ETAP, PSS/E or SKM
- Knowledge of protective relaying
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- PE license
- Experience with battery storage or solar interconnection
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Philadelphia, PA is $149,000 – $190,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Wellness stipend
- Annual performance bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
