Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Engineering

Electrical

$ 150000 - $ 160000 / Year

location_onMarion, Alabama

acutePermanent

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Akkodis is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a Direct Hire with a client in Marion, IA (Remote). The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in electrical system design, troubleshooting, and project execution while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Salary Range: $150K/Yearly to $160K/Yearly; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Principal Electrical Engineer Job Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of complex low- and medium-voltage power distribution projects for commercial and industrial clients.

• Perform electrical system analysis, troubleshooting, load studies, and power quality assessments to improve system reliability and performance.

• Develop new electrical designs and manage retrofit projects while ensuring compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

• Provide technical oversight and ensure engineering deliverables meet IEEE, NFPA, and customer-specific standards.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for electrical distribution equipment, offering technical guidance to project teams and clients.

• Mentor and train junior engineers, support business development initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated power and automation solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power distribution systems, and industrial/commercial project execution.

• Strong expertise in low- and medium-voltage power distribution design, electrical system troubleshooting, load studies, power quality analysis, and compliance with IEEE and NFPA standards.

• Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously, provide technical mentorship, and serve as a subject matter expert on electrical distribution equipment and systems.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Amresh.Praveen@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 401k plan

• PTO

• Perks etc

• Medical benefits

• Healthcare package.

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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