• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
• Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments. 
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters.
• Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs. 
• Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.

In addition to the above, the responsibilities of the Principal Level include:

• Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized expertise not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to all Engineering staff.
• Lead project teams in the development of critical engineering solutions.   
• Provide technical expertise for critical plant and/or facility components.
• Serve as the Company expert in the discipline and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business.
• Review, investigate and evaluate system and equipment performance, tests and analyses performed by senior Engineering staff.
• Participate in government, industry, collegiate and other applicable associations or work groups which have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• A minimum of five or more years experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Understanding of company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes. 
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools.

In addition to the above, the requirements for the Principal level include:

• A minimum of 15 years industry experience as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature.
• A PE license is required.
• Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
• Expert knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty. Understanding of the Company’s business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.

• Advanced Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation