Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for our Long Beach, CA office to lead electrical engineering delivery across a portfolio of projects. In this role, you will provide advanced electrical engineering services, offering technical leadership, oversight, and supervision within the electrical engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of electrical engineers and designers, overseeing their work on oil, gas, and chemical projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct engineering work, ensuring on-time completion, safety in design, and quality outcomes from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with project management, clients, and other disciplines to meet project objectives. May lead one or more projects while providing guidance for other lead engineers within the program.
• Maintain relationships with project management and clients to ensure satisfaction with the quality and progress of the project.
• Communicate effectively with the team and management, possessing strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Deliver electrical engineering services that meet client and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage, and if required, supervise electrical engineering project requirements.
• Perform electrical engineering services such as participating in meetings, preparing progress reports, and following required checking procedures.
• Ensure project scope is clear and changes comply with project change management processes.
• Provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, including writing requisitions, conducting technical bid evaluations, and writing purchase orders.
• Act as the electrical engineering lead on specific projects if required.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies between client and customer requirements.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
• Assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team if required.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and seek assistance when necessary.

Qualifications

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills with the ability to deliver quality, accurate, and timely work.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and electrical engineering specific software like ETAP and SPL.
• Experience in development and design of MV and LV electrical distribution systems, equipment selection, protective relay selection, and power management system configuration.
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering within the oil and gas industry, including multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

• Required: A recognized and relevant BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred: Relevant postgraduate qualifications in engineering, management, project management, or supervisory qualifications. Professional Engineer (PE or P. Eng) status in the US/Canada.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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