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Want to design systems that keep communities powered and the grid resilient? This role puts you at the center of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
About EPS Engineering Services
EPS Engineering Services 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 an Engineer IV/V (Senior - Principal) Engineer, you’re not just designing projects — you’re influencing strategy, guiding teams, and shaping the next generation of EPS 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 sitespecific 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 seniorlevel 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 highimpact 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 (ABETaccredited).
- 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.
EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
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