Principal Electrical Engineer
$134K - $163K/yr
This Principal Electrical Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group; managing a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment to solve complex problems ...
$134K - $163K/yr
This Principal Electrical Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group; managing a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment to solve complex problems ...
$134K - $163K/yr
This Principal Electrical Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group; managing a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment to solve complex problems ...
Westerville, OH · On-site
$134K - $163K/yr
This Principal Electrical Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group; managing a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment to solve complex problems ...
Westerville, OH · On-site
$134K - $163K/yr
This Principal Electrical Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group; managing a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment to solve complex problems ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$153K - $197K/yr
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution * PE Licensure * Minimum 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering * Strong analytical and problem-solving ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$153K - $197K/yr
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution * PE Licensure * Minimum 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering * Strong analytical and problem-solving ...
$134K - $164K/yr
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution * PE Licensure * Minimum 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering * Strong analytical and problem-solving ...
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$134K - $164K/yr
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution * PE Licensure * Minimum 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering * Strong analytical and problem-solving ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$115 - $175/hr
Role Description Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Engineer, with strong background in the water‑wastewater industry, to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$115 - $175/hr
Role Description Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Engineer, with strong background in the water‑wastewater industry, to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$136K - $204K/yr
Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Engineer, with strong background in the water-wastewater industry, to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio locations or ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$136K - $204K/yr
Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Engineer, with strong background in the water-wastewater industry, to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio locations or ...
Columbus, OH · Hybrid
$136K - $204K/yr
Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Engineer, with strong background in the water-wastewater industry, to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio locations or ...
Columbus, OH · Hybrid
$136K - $204K/yr
Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Engineer, with strong background in the water-wastewater industry, to join our Resilience Water team. This hybrid role can be based in any of our Ohio locations or ...
New Albany, OH · On-site
$133K - $163K/yr
Vantage is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to be part of the design engineering team, steering innovative design and engineering solution for our data center projects. In this role, as a ...
New Albany, OH · On-site
$133K - $163K/yr
Vantage is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to be part of the design engineering team, steering innovative design and engineering solution for our data center projects. In this role, as a ...
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$142K - $161K/yr
Principal Electrical Engineer * Hardware Design Engineer * Electronics Design Engineer * Power Electronics Engineer * Defense Systems Engineer * Avionics Engineer Education * Bachelor's Degree in ...
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Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$142K - $161K/yr
Principal Electrical Engineer * Hardware Design Engineer * Electronics Design Engineer * Power Electronics Engineer * Defense Systems Engineer * Avionics Engineer Education * Bachelor's Degree in ...
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$153K - $160K/yr
... Principal Electrical Engineer • Hardware Design Engineer • Electronics Design Engineer • Power Electronics Engineer • Defense Systems Engineer • Avionics Engineer Education • Bachelor ...
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$153K - $160K/yr
... Principal Electrical Engineer • Hardware Design Engineer • Electronics Design Engineer • Power Electronics Engineer • Defense Systems Engineer • Avionics Engineer Education • Bachelor ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$133K - $162K/yr
The Principal Electrical Facilities Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving electrical design, capital projects, and infrastructure reliability across Goodyear's global ...
Akron, OH · On-site
$133K - $162K/yr
The Principal Electrical Facilities Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving electrical design, capital projects, and infrastructure reliability across Goodyear's global ...
$133K - $162K/yr
The Principal Electrical Facilities Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving electrical design, capital projects, and infrastructure reliability across Goodyear's global ...
$133K - $162K/yr
The Principal Electrical Facilities Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving electrical design, capital projects, and infrastructure reliability across Goodyear's global ...
Lorain, OH · On-site
$126K - $154K/yr
Job Summary The Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems serving the Communications and Data Center ...
Lorain, OH · On-site
$126K - $154K/yr
Job Summary The Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems serving the Communications and Data Center ...
$126K - $154K/yr
Job Summary The Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems serving the Communications and Data Center ...
$126K - $154K/yr
Job Summary The Principal Failure Analysis Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading system-level failure investigations on deployed power systems serving the Communications and Data Center ...
Solon, OH · On-site
$129K - $158K/yr
The Senior Principal Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assessing, defining, and implementing Swagelok electronic design and architecture standards and leading product design/definition of ...
Solon, OH · On-site
$129K - $158K/yr
The Senior Principal Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assessing, defining, and implementing Swagelok electronic design and architecture standards and leading product design/definition of ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$131.30 - $237.35/hr
As a Principal contributor, you will act as a primary subject matter expert, translating complex ... Master's degree in, electrical engineering, or related STEM discipline with 10+ years of hardware ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$131.30 - $237.35/hr
As a Principal contributor, you will act as a primary subject matter expert, translating complex ... Master's degree in, electrical engineering, or related STEM discipline with 10+ years of hardware ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$148K - $154K/yr
Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Principal Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$148K - $154K/yr
Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Principal Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$148K - $154K/yr
Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Principal Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$148K - $154K/yr
Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Principal Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$148K - $154K/yr
Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Principal Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
$148K - $154K/yr
Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Principal Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this role, you will drive the architectural design ...
Tallmadge, OH · On-site
Position Summary The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer III serves as one of SDMyers' principal technical experts for high-voltage power systems. This role provides engineering leadership for ...
Tallmadge, OH · On-site
Position Summary The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer III serves as one of SDMyers' principal technical experts for high-voltage power systems. This role provides engineering leadership for ...
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$131.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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A principal electrical engineer serves as a project manager for electrical-related building or construction projects. In this role, your job duties may include designing electrical devices, ensuring proper installation, inspecting completed electrical work, and providing work estimates. You may also supervise a staff of junior engineers, overseeing their work, and ensure that the project is completed within the allotted timeframe and budget. Principal electrical engineers are often the liaison between the engineering team and upper management. You must create reports and communicate regular updates on the status of each project to ensure each stage is meeting deadline expectations.
| Aspect | Principal Electrical Engineer | Electrical Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; often advanced certifications or extensive experience | Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; entry to mid-level certifications |
| Work Environment | Design, oversee projects, lead teams in industries like manufacturing, power, or electronics | Design, develop, test electrical systems, often under supervision |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used in large corporations, consulting firms, and project leadership roles | Common in engineering firms, manufacturing, and construction projects |
The Principal Electrical Engineer typically holds more experience, leadership responsibilities, and advanced certifications compared to an Electrical Engineer. They focus on project oversight, strategic planning, and team leadership, while Electrical Engineers are more involved in technical design and development tasks.
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Westerville, OH
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$134K - $163K/yr
Full-time
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POSITION SUMMARY
This posting is for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer that will set global electrical engineering standards and lead the design of electrical systems on High Density Liquid Cooling units. This Principal Electrical Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group; managing a variety of tasks and activities as required in this dynamic environment to solve complex problems where no precedence exists.
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About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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