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Principal Electrical Engineer

Marion, IA · Remote

$142K - $174K/yr

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions Location ... Remote Reports to: Electrical Design and Engineering Manager Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Status ...

Principal Electrical Engineer

Marion, IA · Remote

$142K - $174K/yr

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions Location ... Remote Reports to: Electrical Design and Engineering Manager Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Status ...

Principal Electrical Engineer, NA

$142K - $174K/yr

The Principal Electrical Engineer, typically reporting to the Electrical Engineering Director, assumes a pivotal leadership role within the Electrical Engineering department. With the potential to ...

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How much do remote principal electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal electrical engineer in the United States is $154,823.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $139,000.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Remote Principal Electrical Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success?

As a Remote Principal Electrical Engineer, frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams—such as mechanical engineers, software developers, project managers, and manufacturing specialists—is essential. Communication often takes place through video conferences, shared design platforms, and collaborative documentation tools to ensure alignment on requirements, timelines, and deliverables. You may be responsible for leading design reviews, providing technical guidance, and integrating feedback from various stakeholders. Successful remote collaboration requires proactivity, strong communication skills, and the ability to synthesize input from diverse sources to make informed engineering decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Principal Electrical Engineer, and why are they important?

Thriving as a Remote Principal Electrical Engineer requires deep expertise in electrical engineering principles, project management experience, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering along with Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Mastery of CAD software, simulation tools like SPICE, and familiarity with industry standards and regulatory codes are crucial technical requirements. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help foster effective collaboration and mentorship in a remote environment. These skills ensure the engineer can lead complex projects, drive innovation, and maintain high-quality work across distributed teams.

What is the difference between Remote Principal Electrical Engineer vs Remote Electrical Engineer?

AspectRemote Principal Electrical EngineerRemote Electrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, PE license sometimes preferred
Work EnvironmentLead projects, oversee teams, collaborate with clients remotelyDesign, develop, and test electrical systems remotely, often under supervision
Industry UsageUsed in advanced engineering projects, leadership roles in electrical designEntry to mid-level design and development roles in electrical engineering

The Remote Principal Electrical Engineer typically holds a senior, leadership position, overseeing projects and teams, requiring advanced credentials. In contrast, the Remote Electrical Engineer focuses on technical design and development tasks, often at an entry or mid-level. Both roles are common in industries like manufacturing, energy, and technology, with the principal role emphasizing strategic oversight.

What is a Remote Principal Electrical Engineer?

A Remote Principal Electrical Engineer is a highly experienced electrical engineer who leads complex engineering projects and teams while working from a remote location. They are responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing electrical systems or products, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with relevant standards. In addition to their technical expertise, they often mentor junior engineers, provide strategic direction, and collaborate with cross-functional teams virtually. The remote aspect allows them to perform all these duties without being physically present at the company’s office or job sites.
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Infographic showing various Remote Principal Electrical Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 3% In-person, and 97% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,823 per year, or $74.4 per hour.
Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

ESCO Group

Marion, IA • Remote

$142K - $174K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER


Division:                                 ESCO Power and Safety Solutions

Location:                                Remote

Reports to:                             Electrical Design and Engineering Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt:               Exempt

Status:                                                 Full-Time

Typical Working Hours:               7:30am to 4:30pm

May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.

Synopsis:

The Principal Electrical Engineer position is a leadership level position within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Power. This position serves as a key technical resource for external customer project delivery, supporting complex commercial and industrial applications on multiple projects simultaneously. Work executed will be within a multi-discipline power team. This position requires acquisition and mastery of multiple power skills and technologies. Technical strategic leadership and mentorship is required of this role.

Background and Work Experience:

To be considered, candidates should have:

  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university and ten years or more of related work or industry experience; or
    • A combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
  • Demonstrate understanding of complex electrical principles and solutions.
  • Demonstrate to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred:

  • Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the following: power distribution and design, protective relay programming, and communication networks.
  • Experience with the use of AutoCAD software. 


Responsibilities and Duties:

The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Develop and execute multiple large, complex low and medium voltage power distribution projects simultaneously.
  • Perform project deliverables independently while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems, develop new designs, and execute retrofit projects.
  • Perform load studies and utilize power quality meters to evaluate and improve system performance.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in S&C, G&W, Eaton, and other manufacturers of electrical distribution gear, and provide knowledge and support to
  • Ensure coordination of electrical engineering and design is conducted according to IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards.
  • Deliver the highest level of technical expertise in the bid
  • Provide quality assessments of overall work performed by the
  • Provide guidance and training to others with less experience through mentoring and project leadership.
  • Work with the Electrical Design and Engineering Manager to help develop and execute strategies to retain and improve business with key
  • Collaborate with team members across all ESCO Group Business Units to integrate power, controls, and automation solutions.
  • Maintain professional client
  • Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best
  • Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

Interpersonal Skills/Characteristics:

  • Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
  • Develops meaningful relationships to build trust.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
  • Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
  • Provides effective coaching and feedback.
  • Able to effectively communicate and train others in areas of expertise.
  • Creates a culture of personal ownership.

Travel Required:
Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Physical activity such as climbing up and down stairs (may be several flights) and/or ladders, and walking long distances while carrying equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be exposed to very loud areas.

**All necessary personal protective equipment is provided to meet and in some instances exceed OSHA Regulations.