Principal Electrical Engineer (Engineer V)

Description

EPS Engineering Services, a member of the Asplundh federation of companies, is a national leader in transmission & distribution engineering, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA/automation, and turnkey project delivery. With engineering teams across the country, we design the systems that keep the electric grid reliable and resilient.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Paid short term and long term disability
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k
• Health Savings Account

What You’ll Do

As Principal Engineer, PE you’re not just designing projects — you’re influencing strategy, guiding teams, and shaping the next generation of engineers. You’ll lead complex engineering initiatives, serve as a senior technical voice, and support local staff development.

This is a senior-level position that requires a hybrid schedule our Chippewa Falls, WI office.

 How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead conceptual engineering, scope development, cost estimating, and schedule creation for proposals and major design efforts.
• Collaborate with clients to develop project requirements, design packages, and contract documents tailored to site‑specific needs.
• Oversee advanced engineering activities including: 
  • Physical design of substations, transmission lines, cable systems, utilization systems, and renewable energy facilities.
  • Protection & Control design, including relay settings and coordination.
  • SCADA and automation system design, specification, implementation, and commissioning.
  • Equipment specifications, procurement support, and factory acceptance testing.
  • Power system modeling, system studies, and data analysis.
  • Contract development, bid evaluations, and design review processes.
  • Provide senior‑level project management, including budgeting, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.

• Coordinate multidiscipline design efforts across internal teams and external partners.
• Lead implementation of new processes, engineering tools, and emerging technologies.
• Deliver training, mentorship, and performance input for engineering staff.
• Support construction phases through field engineering, issue resolution, and technical guidance.
• Drive business development efforts, maintaining strong client relationships and supporting proposals and presentations.
• Represent EPS Engineering Services at industry conferences, committees, and professional forums.
• Perform quality reviews across projects to ensure technical excellence and compliance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Your expertise will directly shape technical strategy and design philosophy.
• You’ll mentor and develop engineers in a collaborative office environment.
• You'll lead high‑impact projects with visibility across the organization.
• You’ll work for a company that values autonomy, technical excellence, and innovation.
• You’ll influence decisions that strengthen the reliability of the entire power grid.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET‑accredited).
• 10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Expertise in NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-development skills.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Ability to work on-site in Chippewa Falls, WI (supervisory requirement).
• Up to 30% travel may be required depending on project assignments.

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• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.