Principal Electrical Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a Direct Hire with a client in Marion, Iowa (Remote). The ideal candidate will lead complex power distribution projects while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance across multiple customer engagements.

Salary Range: $160K/Year to $165K/Year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Principal Electrical Engineer Responsibilities include:

• Leading multiple complex low- and medium-voltage power distribution projects while ensuring delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

• Serving as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance, consulting expertise, and support on electrical distribution systems and equipment.

• Mentoring and developing engineering teams through technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge sharing to drive high-quality project execution.

• Collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to develop innovative power, controls, and automation solutions that meet business and operational goals.

• Driving engineering excellence by ensuring designs comply with IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards while maintaining safety and quality best practices.

• Supporting strategic business growth initiatives by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping shape future engineering capabilities.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on commercial and industrial power distribution systems.

• The ideal candidate should hold a PE license and have experience with both low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.

• Proven expertise in low- and medium-voltage power systems, including design, troubleshooting, power studies, and electrical distribution equipment.

• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring engineers, providing technical direction, and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

 

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Amresh.Praveen@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• HSA

• Life Insurance

• PTO

• ESOP, etc

Pay Details: $160,000.00 to $165,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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