Principal Engineer, Electrical
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lake Mary • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Provide expert technical leadership, conduct design reviews, and resolve complex electrical issues
- Lead electrical system architecture for power plants, including MV/LV distribution, grounding, and UPS/DC systems
- Ensure designs meet NEC/NESC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, IEC, AHJ, and utility standards
- Collaborate across engineering teams to share lessons learned and support multiple projects
- Prepare technical proposals and presentations while protecting company IP
- Research and implement new technologies to improve performance, cost, and reliability
- Deliver engineering work on time, within scope, budget, and quality targets
- Track process‑improvement and equipment‑performance metrics
- Support root‑cause investigations and resolution of system issues
- Contribute to technology transfer, new product introduction, and process improvements
- Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
- Serve as lead project engineer and mentor junior engineers when needed
- Coordinate with hardware design teams on major components
- Work with suppliers on specifications, FATs/SATs, and nonconformance resolution
- Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and communications
- Provide onsite customer/vendor support, including occasional international travel
- Assist field engineers with troubleshooting and material or process deviations
- Recommend cost and process improvements to leadership
- Perform additional engineering duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in gas turbine design, materials, manufacturing, and service engineering
- Proven experience leading cross‑functional design teams and managing supplier technical interfaces
- Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, diagrams, safety rules, and technical documentation
- Strong communication skills for preparing reports and presenting to customers and internal teams; Japanese language ability preferred
- Proficiency with mathematical concepts including geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and applied engineering calculations
- Ability to solve complex technical problems in situations with limited standardization
- Proficiency with databases, project management tools, spreadsheets, word processing, diagrams, and technical software
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and work in typically quiet environments with occasional PPE requirements
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
- Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Committed to quality products and services
- Great working environment and culture
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Event
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical system architectureMV/LV distributiongroundingUPS systemsDC systemsgas turbine designmaterials engineeringmanufacturing engineeringservice engineeringtechnical problem solving
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcommunication skillscollaborationmentoringprocess improvementcustomer supportpresentation skillsreport preparationcross-functional team leadershiptroubleshooting
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering