Principal Engineer, Electrical

Signal Energy

Principal Engineer, Electrical for Signal Energy leading PV and BESS engineering projects. Responsible for developing design standards, mentoring the team, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all electrical engineering efforts to ensure deliverables are submitted on time, comply with client and regulatory requirements, meet quality standards, and align with budget and constructability expectations
Conduct and review electrical engineering designs and studies to develop deliverables and act as Engineer of Record for one or more projects simultaneously
Lead, manage, and mentor the electrical design team on the technical delivery of PV and BESS projects
Develop, implement and continuously improve a robust set of design standards, templates and best practices
Recruit and mentor electrical engineering team members that embody Signal Energy’s Core Principles
Champion innovation and creativity in design tools, processes and plant technology to keep Signal Energy an industry leader in PV and BESS engineering, procurement and construction
Maintain knowledge of current and pending industry codes and standards; incorporate same into design tools and processes
Interface with clients and other stakeholders to optimize project design and value; be the go-to expert for technical solutions
Support pursuits with input on conceptual designs and engineering budgets
Support Operations through resolution of RFIs, field changes and other design-related issues, including technical evaluations of any proposed changes to project design requirements, material specifications or means and methods
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of civil, structural and high voltage design packages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
10+ years of power system design and engineering, including 5+ years in PV or BESS
Professional Engineer license (one or more US states)
Experience leading a team of engineers and designers
Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.
Proficiency in applicable engineering software including AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst/SAM, and relevant electrical system analysis software preferred
EPC experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Uses E-Verify

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Hard Skills & Tools

power system designelectrical engineeringdesign standardsengineering budgetstechnical evaluationsproject designmaterial specificationshigh voltage designPV designBESS design

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringinnovationcreativitycollaborationcommunicationclient interfaceteam managementproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

Professional Engineer licenseBachelor of Science Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Power Engineering