Principal Electrical Engineer

• Lead electrical engineering design and review for BoP systems, substations, collector systems, and interconnection up to POI
• Oversee and validate EPC contractor and OEM designs, ensuring alignment with project specifications and performance targets
• Support technical due diligence (TDD) activities, including review of electrical design, technology risks (inverters, transformers, etc.), and grid integration aspects
• Drive value engineering and optimization, balancing cost, schedule, and performance
• Ensure compliance with: Grid codes and interconnection requirements, Safety standards and local regulations, Company engineering standards and best practices
• Provide technical leadership during: Development and permitting, Contracting and procurement, Construction and commissioning
• Support resolution of technical issues during construction and operations, including root cause analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with: Project Management, Procurement, M&A / BD (for technical assessments)
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and external consultants

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in utility-scale power or renewable energy projects
• Demonstrated experience in: Substation and collector system design, Utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects, EPC project environments
• PE certification is preferred
• Project Management Certification is preferred (PMI and/or similar)
• Ability to Lead complex technical discussions with EPCs and OEMs & Manage risk and drive mitigation strategie
• Knowledge of overall design and construction of renewable Power Plants
• Basic economics general knowledge
• Knowledge of funding strategies (Full Equity, Funding partnerships, Project financing, etc.)
• Knowledge of H&S laws and regulations
• Contract & Risk Management Skills
• Ability to understand all the Enterprise Environmental factors who might affect the project's objectives (market condition, regulatory, trends, etc.)
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication
• Innovative and Sustainable thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively support and work well with people from different disciplines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines
• Highly developed business acumen
• Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization
• Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Fluent in English is required, Spanish and/or Italian is considered a plus
• Must be available for domestic and international travel for meetings and for on-site support, Up to 20% of domestic travel and occasional international travel
• A valid driver’s license operable in all 50 states and Canada and a clean driving record. A clean driving records means: In the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents. In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.

Spanish and/or Italian is considered a plus

• Affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance
• Benefits are effective as of day one
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry