Principal Electrical Engineer

ESCO Group

Principal Electrical Engineer leading and executing complex power distribution projects at ESCO Power. Collaborating with teams and providing technical expertise in electrical engineering.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute multiple large, complex low and medium voltage power distribution projects simultaneously.
Perform project deliverables independently while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems.
Develop new designs and execute retrofit projects.
Perform load studies and utilize power quality meters to evaluate and improve system performance.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in S&C, G&W, Eaton, and other manufacturers of electrical distribution gear.
Provide knowledge and support to Ensure coordination of electrical engineering and design according to IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards.
Deliver the highest level of technical expertise in the bid.
Provide quality assessments of overall work performed.
Provide guidance and training to others with less experience through mentoring and project leadership.
Collaborate with team members across all ESCO Group Business Units to integrate power, controls, and automation solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university.
Ten years or more of related work or industry experience;
Demonstrate understanding of complex electrical principles and solutions.
Highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferred: Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer.
Demonstrate proficiency with power distribution and design.
Protective relay programming.
Communication networks.
Experience with the use of AutoCAD software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

All necessary personal protective equipment is provided to meet and in some instances exceed OSHA Regulations.
Health insurance (not explicitly mentioned but common in such roles).
401(k) matching (not explicitly mentioned but common in such roles).

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical Distribution SystemsLoad StudiesPower Quality EvaluationProject ManagementComplex Electrical Principles

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Certifications

Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer