Principal Electrical Engineer – Electrical Studies, Modeling

Blattner

Principal Electrical Engineer leading power-system studies and modeling for Blattner’s utility-scale renewable energy construction projects. Developing compliant designs, standards, and engineering teams.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $133,847 - $194,078 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical design and systems analysis, with a focus on utility-scale projects and renewable energy. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, develop technical standards, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Design ExpertiseSystems Analysis and ModelingLeadership in EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseExperience with PSCAD and ETAP

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Hard Skills

Load Flow StudiesShort Circuit AnalysisArc Flash AnalysisDynamic Stability StudiesTransient Stability StudiesElectromagnetic Transient StudiesIslanded Microgrid StudiesInverter-Based Resource StudiesEngineering Standards DevelopmentTechnical Decision Support

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTraining

Tools & Technologies

PSCADETAPSKMPSSEPSCAD/EMTDC

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

TransmissionDistributionRenewable EnergyPower GenerationNational Society of Professional Engineers Code of Conduct

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical subject matter expert within the Major Projects Group
Develop safe utility-scale electrical designs from project proposal through project completion
Lead electrical systems analysis and modeling efforts
Train and mentor technical personnel and junior engineers
Collaborate with internal project teams, owners, vendors, and third-party engineering firms
Develop metrics and set engineering objectives and design standards
Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection and coordination, dynamic and transient stability, electromagnetic transient, islanded microgrid, and inverter-based resource grid studies
Support client finance reviews and procurement technical decisions on high-risk issues
Review contracts to protect the company from high-risk design commercial issues
Establish processes that incorporate Owner requirements into conceptual-procurement and final project designs
Assess and improve engineering partner performance
Support innovative material, construction, and technical initiatives
Travel up to 15% of the time as business needs dictate

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of engineering leadership experience in transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or power generation
Experience with PSCAD, ETAP, SKM, PSSE, and PSCAD/EMTDC
Bachelor's degree in electrical or power systems engineering from an ABET-accredited college required, or relevant equivalent industry experience
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
Experience leading and developing engineers and driving technical standards
Strong systems studies and modeling experience in transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or power generation
Adherence to the National Society of Professional Engineers’ code of conduct
Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
401(k) with company match
HSA and FSA options
Dental and Vision insurance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Work/Life balance
Employee/Family focused culture
Gym on site