Principal Electrical Engineer, Supervisory

EPS Engineering Services, a member of the Asplundh federation of companies, is a national leader in transmission & distribution engineering, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA/automation, and turnkey project delivery. With engineering teams across the country, we design the systems that keep the electric grid reliable and resilient.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

- Competitive pay

- Paid Time Off

- Paid short term and long term disability

- Medical, vision, and dental benefits

- 401k

- Health Savings Account

- Tuition Reimbursement

What You’ll Do

As Principal Engineer, PE you’re not just designing projects — you’re influencing strategy, guiding teams, and shaping the next generation of engineers. You’ll lead complex engineering initiatives, serve as a senior technical voice, and support local staff development.

This is a senior-level position that includes supervisory responsibilities for engineering staff in our Chippewa Falls, WI office, therefore fully remote work is not an option.

How You Will Make an Impact

- Lead conceptual engineering, scope development, cost estimating, and schedule creation for proposals and major design efforts.

- Collaborate with clients to develop project requirements, design packages, and contract documents tailored to site‑specific needs.

- Oversee advanced engineering activities including:

- Physical design of substations, transmission lines, cable systems, utilization systems, and renewable energy facilities.

- Protection & Control design, including relay settings and coordination.

- SCADA and automation system design, specification, implementation, and commissioning.

- Equipment specifications, procurement support, and factory acceptance testing.

- Power system modeling, system studies, and data analysis.

- Contract development, bid evaluations, and design review processes.

- Provide senior‑level project management, including budgeting, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.

- Coordinate multidiscipline design efforts across internal teams and external partners.

- Lead implementation of new processes, engineering tools, and emerging technologies.

- Deliver training, mentorship, and performance input for engineering staff.

- Support construction phases through field engineering, issue resolution, and technical guidance.

- Drive business development efforts, maintaining strong client relationships and supporting proposals and presentations.

- Represent EPS Engineering Services at industry conferences, committees, and professional forums.

- Perform quality reviews across projects to ensure technical excellence and compliance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- Your expertise will directly shape technical strategy and design philosophy.

- You’ll mentor and develop engineers in a collaborative office environment.

- You'll lead high‑impact projects with visibility across the organization.

- You’ll work for a company that values autonomy, technical excellence, and innovation.

- You’ll influence decisions that strengthen the reliability of the entire power grid.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET‑accredited).

- 10–15+ years of progressive engineering experience.

- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

- Expertise in NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

- Strong leadership, communication, and team-development skills.

- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering challenges.

- Ability to work on-site in Chippewa Falls, WI (supervisory requirement).

- Up to 30% travel may be required depending on project assignments.

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