Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer – Solar Asset Management & NERC Compliance

Position Type: Direct Hire

Lead the reliability and compliance strategy for a growing solar fleet at one of Florida's leading electric and gas utilities. If you're an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of renewable energy, grid reliability, and NERC compliance — this is your next move.

Advantage Technical is recruiting a Principal Electrical Engineer for our client, specializing in solar asset management and NERC compliance for inverter‑based resources (IBRs). You'll develop and maintain compliance programs, performance models, and reliability tools that keep solar generation assets operating safely and efficiently within the bulk electric system.

• Develop and maintain solar asset models, reliability databases, and performance tracking systems
• Lead NERC compliance documentation, corrective action plans, and mitigation strategies for solar facilities
• Evaluate equipment and system issues impacting safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and senior engineering teams on troubleshooting, post‑event analysis, and capital investment planning
• Create and improve procedures, training materials, and standard processes supporting solar reliability and grid performance

• Engineering degree from an ABET‑accredited institution (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 12+ years of engineering experience (Principal/Senior Consulting level)
• Knowledge of inverter‑based resources, NERC Reliability Standards, and electric utility operations
• Experience with electrical equipment including inverters, transformers, switch gear, and protection systems
• PE or FE licensure preferred

Ready to power what's next? Apply now and put your expertise to work where it matters most.