Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems - 640056

Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems - 640056

Location: Denver, CO

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $150,000 – $185,000 (DOE)

Security Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required – Military Base Access

Travel/Driving: Valid U.S. Driver’s License Required

NO Sponsorship | NO Agency | NO C2C

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to lead engineering efforts for sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex power distribution networks. Based in Denver, CO, this is a senior-level role offering high visibility, technical leadership, and project ownership — without direct reports.

You’ll serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead engineer on critical infrastructure projects, including military base systems, microgrids, and municipal distribution networks. Ideal for a well-rounded engineer ready to move beyond narrowly defined roles into comprehensive design, modeling, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering design for power distribution and substation systems.
• Develop concept-level and detailed design packages for traditional and renewable microgrid systems.
• Perform and validate power system modeling, load flow, and protection studies using tools such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power.
• Analyze power quality, electrical fault events, and system loads; recommend corrective measures.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical drawings, material specifications, and project estimates.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, client specifications, and internal engineering standards.
• Serve as a key client liaison; maintain long-term relationships across military and municipal sectors.
• Support field activities including site walkdowns, construction support, and commissioning oversight.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their technical work and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with emphasis in power systems (required).
• PE License (required).
• 12 years of experience in the electric utility or power systems industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a lead, supervisory, or project management role.
• Broad experience in medium-voltage distribution and substation systems.
• High proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or equivalent modeling tools.
• Familiarity with MS Project or similar for scheduling and cost estimation.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen (due to military base project requirements).
• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance.

Work Environment Overview

• Projects are primarily on U.S. military bases — think of them as self-contained cities requiring full-scale power systems design and support.
• Engineers are involved in full lifecycle engineering: from initial concepts to field implementation.
• Additional work includes municipal and microgrid projects with renewable and traditional generation.

Please forward your resume to: amber.glass@theplanetgroup.com

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