The Planet Group · 1 month ago
Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems - 640056
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $185K/yr
12+ years expThe Planet Group is seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to lead engineering efforts for sub-transmission systems and power distribution networks. This senior-level role involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert on critical infrastructure projects, with responsibilities including engineering design, project execution, and client liaison.
ConsultingPharmaceuticalRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end engineering design for power distribution and substation systems
Develop concept-level and detailed design packages for traditional and renewable microgrid systems
Perform and validate power system modeling, load flow, and protection studies using tools such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power
Analyze power quality, electrical fault events, and system loads; recommend corrective measures
Prepare and review engineering reports, technical drawings, material specifications, and project estimates
Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, client specifications, and internal engineering standards
Serve as a key client liaison; maintain long-term relationships across military and municipal sectors
Support field activities including site walkdowns, construction support, and commissioning oversight
Mentor junior engineers and review their technical work and deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with emphasis in power systems (required)
PE License (required)
12+ years of experience in the electric utility or power systems industry
Minimum 5 years in a lead, supervisory, or project management role
Broad experience in medium-voltage distribution and substation systems
High proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or equivalent modeling tools
Familiarity with MS Project or similar for scheduling and cost estimation
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, manage priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Must be a U.S. citizen (due to military base project requirements)
Must hold a valid U.S. driver's license
Must be able to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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