Principal Electrical Engineer (Engineer V)

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 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

 What You’ll Do

As a 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 authority, and support staff development through mentorship.

In this role, you will oversee substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the U.S. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver industry-leading designs for new construction, upgrades, and redevelopment projects across distribution, generation, institutional, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future resiliency and reliability of the electric grid.

• Lead conceptual engineering, scope development, cost estimating, and schedule creation for proposals and major design initiatives.
• Partner with clients to define project requirements and develop tailored design packages and contract documents.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex engineering solutions across substations, transmission systems, and renewable energy facilities.

• Oversee advanced engineering activities, including:
  • Physical substation design (layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control buildings, and auxiliary systems)
  • Protection & control design (relay coordination, schematics, and panel design)
  • SCADA and automation system design, implementation, and commissioning
  • Power system studies, modeling, and technical analyses
  • Equipment specification, procurement support, and factory acceptance testing
• Perform and oversee quality reviews to ensure technical excellence, compliance, and consistency across projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

• Provide senior-level project management, including budgeting, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate design efforts across internal teams and external partners.
• Lead the implementation of new processes, tools, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Support construction through field engineering, issue resolution, and technical advisory.

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technical staff; provide input into performance and career progression.
• Deliver technical training and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to strategic planning, departmental goals, and engineering best practices.

Business & Industry Engagement 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development, proposals, and presentations.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, committees, and professional forums.
• Stay at the forefront of industry advancements, contributing thought leadership through research, presentations, or publications as appropriate.

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 a hybrid schedule at our Maryland Heights, MO location.
• Up to 30% travel may be required depending on project assignments. 

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• 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.