Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant
Stanley Consultants
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Austin, TX · $159k–$214k a year · Posted August 21, 2026
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About the job
Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!
Job Title - Principal Electrical Engineer Location – Any office location Job Type – Hybrid Requisition ID - 11316
Are you smart-working, motivated, and energetic? Is your passion for electrical engineering contagious? Do you value work/life balance? If this describes you, we are looking for a talented and ambitious Principal Electrical Engineer where you will be an asset to drive our Power Generation, Plant Facilities, and Microgrid Clients.
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with background in power generation, relay settings, plant facilities design, and microgrid clients.
What You Will Be Doing:
Design and layout of design and layout of any / all of the following: power plant site, microgrids and power distribution with medium and low voltage systems, switchgear and motor control centers; computer modeling/analysis of electrical systems; convenience power, lighting systems, grounding, and lightning protection systems.
design of schematic and wiring diagrams; preparation of specifications for equipment and systems.
Report preparation; determining code requirements; and performing and reviewing design computations.
Coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas as necessary.
Manage a design budget and schedule.
Proficient developing engineering drawings and specifications.
Perform and check engineering calculations.
Sizing, selecting, and specifying electrical equipment and coordinating information with vendors.
Perform project field site visits.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) Registration
10+ Years experience of relevant electrical design experience
Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical modeling software
Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate
Self-motivated and adaptable to evolving client, project and industry needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Design experience with military bases, central plants, and campus infrastructure
Work-Life BalanceWe realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
What we offer: Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more. Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans. Click Here: A Great Place To Work
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