Principal Electrical Engineer
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Lombard, IL · $145k–$185k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $165,000 a year. Across 97 open principal electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $156,000 to $197,500 and the median is $175,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 6% below the median.
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About the job
...Overview Join to apply for the Principal Electrical Engineer role at Valdes Architecture & Engineering . Responsibilities Principal Engineer is responsible for managing projects budgets and scheduling of department hours Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor...