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Principal Electrical Engineer

IDOM USA
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

This position is related to substations and distributed generation energy projects in the utility sector. Experience in this area is required.


Position Responsibilities:

This position will lead a group of engineers developing concept and detailed engineering on several substation projects, both AIS and GIS types. This role includes the responsibility of performing substation engineering and project management services on various substation projects (from 34.5kV up to 765 kV voltage level) for local and domestic clients. It will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering design oversight and project management of multiple complex utility projects. Responsibilities include the preparation of electrical protection and control and substation physical layout design; ownership of the project scope, schedule & budget; and interface and coordination of other disciplines including communications, civil & structural, transmission line, project/program management, permitting, and contractor coordination & construction support as needed to successfully execute and develop deliverables for high and extra-high voltage substations (HV and EHV). Some travel will be required.

  • Prepare/Review new and modify existing relay drawings including relay panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring.
  • Design substations utilizing client standards including bill of materials, yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, ground grid, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, and cable lists.
  • Prepare/Review calculations and equipment specifications.
  • Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members. Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years experience in substation projects
  • PE or chartered engineer license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree

Key Technical Competencies:

  • Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code & IEEE / ANSI Standards
  • Advanced knowledge of power systems protection, underground systems, and transmission & distribution systems

Offering

  • $110k - $140k per year, depending on all candidate factors; such as qualifications, experience level, etc.
  • Work-Life Balance, Flexible Hours, and remote working days.
  • Long term career path, including partner opportunity, in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environments


Idom is an employee-owned international engineering, architectural and consulting firm. Our company has more than 5500 professionals in 45 offices in the Americas, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. In the US we emphasize providing professional engineering and consulting services to the sectors of Power, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy, Astronomy, Research Test Facilities, Manufacturing, Pulp and Paper, Pharmaceutical and the Food and Beverage market sectors. Our company has been in business since 1957. We have a backlog of interesting and technically challenging projects in the US and worldwide. Please refer to our global website, www.IDOM.com.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000

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