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Principal Electrical Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Griffith, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026
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Responsibilities
  • Principal Engineer is responsible for managing project budgets and scheduling of department hours
  • Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
  • Supervise and monitor staff ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
  • Ability to analyze, design, and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
  • Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project
  • Extensive knowledge of design codes and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is following proper protocol
  • On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
  • Review, check, and analyze design drawings prior to client submittals
  • Responsible for ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both internal and client quality standards
  • Medium & High-power distribution system design and layout
  • Substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
  • Lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
  • Electrical heat trace design
  • Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Application of medium to low voltage transformers
  • Application of uninterruptible power systems
  • Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
  • Utility interface design
  • Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination, and voltage drop


Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering 
  • 10-15 years of Electrical Engineering experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switchgear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment
  • 5 Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting 
  • 5 years’ experience supervising staff and managing projects from inception to completion, including evaluating scope of work and assigning responsibilities
  • Basic understanding of other discipline workflow and how all departments work together to complete projects
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, subordinates, and co-workers
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future


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$145,000 - $185,000 a year
Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
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Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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