Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Capital Initiatives (Remote-US)

The Principal Electrical Engineer will create the strategy, change management plan, and lead execution of capital initiatives which accelerate the organization's drive to optimize multi‑site power demand/cost profile.

OVERVIEW

This role requires a visionary leader with strong technical expertise, financial acumen, Operations & Supply Chain experience, program management skills, and the ability to align cross‑functional teams to achieve world‑class energy profile.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Remote with 25‑50% domestic and international travel to support multi‑site initiatives, engage with cross‑functional teams, and oversee project execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define and execute the company's energy transition roadmap, ensuring alignment with executive leadership.
  • Establish partnerships with external experts and monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
  • Serve as a technical advisor to executive leadership on energy strategy, investments, and risk management.
• Engineering Investments Design/Technology Adoption
  • Lead engineering teams responsible for renewable integration (solar, battery storage), electrification, and systems to automate site demand management.
  • Partner with internal leaders to identify and action continuous improvement across existing steam and natural gas power generation.
  • Direct feasibility studies, concept designs, and front‑end engineering.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, and safety requirements.
• Program & Project Management
  • Oversee large‑scale capital projects and drive EBITDA improvement in power demand costs.
  • Drive execution from early concept through commissioning, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
  • Establish KPIs to measure progress toward energy optimization goals across 15+ industrial manufacturing sites.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, IT/OT, and external stakeholders to integrate transition technologies into existing systems.
  • Build and maintain relationships with regulators, technology providers, academic partners, and industry consortia.
  • Provide training and development for manufacturing sites and executive leadership on emerging energy technologies.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Evaluate and pilot cutting‑edge technologies such as PV cells, microgrids, advanced storage, digital twins, and AI for energy optimization.
  • Establish a culture of innovation within engineering teams, encouraging experimentation and data‑driven decision‑making.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, reliability improvement, and resilience in energy systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 20+ years of progressive engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with substantial experience in electrical engineering, power generation, transmission, and demand optimization.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering large capital projects in energy, utilities, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Deep knowledge of renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, grid integration, and decarbonization technologies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multimillion‑dollar budgets.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Proven successful execution of engineering capital initiatives, leading teams from concept development through startup.
• Strategic thinker capable of translating long‑term corporate business goals into actionable engineering roadmaps.
• Collaborative leader who inspires multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Agile, forward‑looking mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.