Principal Electrical Engineer, Supervisory

Description

EPS Engineering Services, a member of the Asplundh federation of companies, is a national leader in transmission & distribution engineering, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA/automation, and turnkey project delivery. With engineering teams across the country, we design the systems that keep the electric grid reliable and resilient.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Paid short term and long term disability
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

What You’ll Do

As Principal Engineer, PE you’re not just designing projects — you’re influencing strategy, guiding teams, and shaping the next generation of engineers. You’ll lead complex engineering initiatives, serve as a senior technical voice, and support local staff development.

This is a senior-level position that includes supervisory responsibilities for engineering staff in our Chippewa Falls, WI office, therefore fully remote work is not an option.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead conceptual engineering, scope development, cost estimating, and schedule creation for proposals and major design efforts.
• Collaborate with clients to develop project requirements, design packages, and contract documents tailored to site‑specific needs.
• Oversee advanced engineering activities including:
• Physical design of substations, transmission lines, cable systems, utilization systems, and renewable energy facilities.
• Protection & Control design, including relay settings and coordination.
• SCADA and automation system design, specification, implementation, and commissioning.
• Equipment specifications, procurement support, and factory acceptance testing.
• Power system modeling, system studies, and data analysis.
• Contract development, bid evaluations, and design review processes.
• Provide senior‑level project management, including budgeting, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate multidiscipline design efforts across internal teams and external partners.
• Lead implementation of new processes, engineering tools, and emerging technologies.
• Deliver training, mentorship, and performance input for engineering staff.
• Support construction phases through field engineering, issue resolution, and technical guidance.
• Drive business development efforts, maintaining strong client relationships and supporting proposals and presentations.
• Represent EPS Engineering Services at industry conferences, committees, and professional forums.
• Perform quality reviews across projects to ensure technical excellence and compliance.
  
  
Why You’ll Love Working Here


• Your expertise will directly shape technical strategy and design philosophy.
• You’ll mentor and develop engineers in a collaborative office environment.
• You'll lead high‑impact projects with visibility across the organization.
• You’ll work for a company that values autonomy, technical excellence, and innovation.
• You’ll influence decisions that strengthen the reliability of the entire power grid.
  
  
What You’ll Need To Be Successful


• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET‑accredited).
• 10–15 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Expertise in NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-development skills.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Ability to work on-site in Chippewa Falls, WI (supervisory requirement).
• Up to 30% travel may be required depending on project assignments.
  
  
Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note


• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.