Principal Electrical Engineer

## Principal Electrical Engineer### General Information

Country

USAState/Region Massachusetts City Andover Team Renewable  Energies Seniority Senior  (8+ years of experience)
Job Type Permanent Hire  Type Full-Time Work Regimen Hybrid Posting  Date
11-Jun-2026

Expiration Date
14-Aug-2026

Company Enel Green Power S.p.A.### Description and Requirements
** Description and requirements
** If you want to shape the future of energy, we are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team!
** Who you will work with
** The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading electrical design, engineering strategy, and technical decision-making across utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and BESS).The role provides expert-level support from development and due diligence through execution and commissioning, ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and financial requirements.
** What you will do*
* • Lead electrical engineering design and review for BoP systems, substations, collector systems, and interconnection up to POI
• Oversee and validate EPC contractor and OEM designs, ensuring alignment with project specifications and performance targets
• Support technical due diligence (TDD) activities, including review of electrical design, technology risks (inverters, transformers, etc.), and grid integration aspects
• Drive value engineering and optimization, balancing cost, schedule, and performance
• Ensure compliance with:
Grid codes and interconnection requirements, Safety standards and local regulations, Company engineering standards and best practices
• Provide technical leadership during:
Development and permitting, Contracting and procurement, Construction and commissioning
• Support resolution of technical issues during construction and operations, including root cause analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with:
Project Management, Procurement, M&A / BD (for technical assessments)
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and external consultants
** What you will bring*
* • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in utility-scale power or renewable energy projects
• Demonstrated experience in:
Substation and collector system design, Utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects, EPC project environments
• PE certification is preferred
• Project Management Certification is preferred (PMI and/or similar)
• Ability to Lead complex technical discussions with EPCs and OEMs & Manage risk and drive mitigation strategie
• Knowledge of overall design and construction of renewable Power Plants
• Basic economics general knowledge
• Knowledge of funding strategies (Full Equity, Funding partnerships, Project financing, etc.)
• Knowledge of H&S laws and regulations
• Contract & Risk Management Skills
• Ability to understand all the Enterprise Environmental factors who might affect the project's objectives (market condition, regulatory, trends, etc.)
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication
• Innovative and Sustainable thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively support and work well with people from different disciplines;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change;
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines;
• Highly developed business acumen;
• Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization
• Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Fluent in English is required, Spanish and/or Italian is considered a plus;
• Must be available for domestic and international travel for meetings and for on-site support, Up to 20% of domestic travel and occasional international travel.
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means:o In the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.o In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to…