Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Title

Principal Electrical Engineer

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and layout of power plant sites, microgrids, and power distribution systems with medium and low voltage systems. Your expertise will extend to switch gear and motor control centers, computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems, and the development of convenience power, lighting systems, grounding, and lightning protection systems. Candidates with traditional power generation experience are preferred.

You will also design schematic and wiring diagrams and prepare specifications for equipment and systems. Your role will involve report preparation, determining code requirements, and performing and reviewing design computations.

• Coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary.
• Manage design budgets and schedules.
• Develop engineering drawings and specifications proficiently.
• Perform and check engineering calculations.
• Size, select, and specify electrical equipment and coordinate information with vendors.
• Conduct project field site visits.
• Work on low voltage projects (60kV or below).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration
• 10 years of relevant electrical design experience
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical modeling software
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to collaborate

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self‑motivated and adaptable to evolving client, project, and industry needs

The work environment offers a hybrid schedule, with two days remote and three days in the office. The company has a long-standing history of helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges globally. It is a values‑based, purpose‑driven, employee‑owned company, known for its commitment and passion to make a difference. The organization has been recognized for outstanding compensation, benefits, and work‑life balance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

The pay range for this position is $ – $/yr. eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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