About this role
Job Description Summary The Model-Based Electrical Engineering Principal Engineer serves as a recognized subject matter expert and provides advanced technical leadership to the Engineering team. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting mid-level complexity projects, and mentoring next generation engineers. The Principal Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to drive risk management while fostering innovative solutions to meet business and customer solutions. This Principal Engineer role is a critical bridge between traditional electrical engineering and modern digital methodologies (MBE3.0).
Job Description Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as a recognized technical authority within the Generator & Electrical System team, setting standards and influencing key engineering decisions • Lead the development and implementation of MBE strategies for electrical systems • Share and contribute to maintain/improve digital tools & models for Electrical Systems Engineering Equipment and processes, • Evaluate and select appropriate software, and platforms for MBE. • Implement best practices and standards for model-based engineering in the electrical domain. • Lead end-to-end design, analysis, and implementation of engineering solutions for moderate-to-high complexity projects. • Own critical projects and technical deliverables that contribute to the success of Model-Based Electrical Engineering within Generator & Electrical System team and cross-functionnel teams. • Act as a primary subject matter expert within Model-Based Electrical Engineering, providing technical guidance to project teams, stakeholders, suppliers, and field support. • Review and approve engineering documentation, analyses, and deliverables to ensure compliance with internal standards and external requirements. • Collaborate directly with the Generator & Electrical System Senior Principal Engineers to review designs, align strategy, and provide technical direction. • Identify technical risks, lead cross-functional problem resolution, and define effective mitigations at the system level. • Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain technical relevance. • Identify and implement process improvements using Lean principles, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve safety, quality, and cost. • Mentor and coach developing engineers, support knowledge sharing, and help identify and close skill gaps across the team. • Lead development of technical standards, best practices, and team culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and high performance.
Qualifications:
• Significant experience in the field of gas turbine electrical engineering and design, development, and tools • Understanding of how electrical systems interface with other engineering disciplines (e.g., controls, mechanical, …) • This role requires major experience in Engineering/Technology & Services Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master’s degree from an accredited university or college • Demonstrated expertise in subject matter area.
Desired Characteristics
• Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in electrical engineering, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices within electrical engineering team • Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues • Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups • Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level • Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment • Servant leadership mindset • Restless dissatisfaction with “the way things are done” … focused on continuous improvement • Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity • Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning • Able to travel globally as needed • Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No