Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

Mission Critical Group • Spicewood, TX

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About The Position

Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future. Mission Critical Group is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With more than 1.5 million square feet of U.S. manufacturing capacity, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable.

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of large-scale power infrastructure solutions. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role, not a people management position. You’ll operate as a subject matter expert in industrial power systems, shaping complex designs, guiding project teams, and partnering directly with customers on mission-critical solutions.

Requirements

• 15–20+ years in electrical engineering
• PE license highly preferred
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s in Physics or Math related highly desirable)
• Deep expertise in industrial power systems (“big wires”)
• Strong experience with: MV/LV distribution, Substations, switchgear, transformers, Generators and UPS systems, Protection & coordination (SEL relays preferred)
• Background in industrial, utility, data center, or large infrastructure projects
• Experience with industrial engineering firms

Nice To Haves

• You may currently be a: Principal / Lead Engineer at an engineering firm working on large industrial projects
• Senior engineer ready to step into a technical authority role
• Power systems specialist in an industrial EPC, utility, or mission-critical environment

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical system design for industrial and mission-critical projects
• Own system architecture across MV/LV distribution, substations, and backup power systems
• Act as the technical authority on complex, high-value projects
• Develop and review: Single line diagrams, Protection and coordination studies, Schematics and equipment layouts
• Partner directly with customers to define robust, scalable power solutions
• Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects (often 10–15+)
• Mentor engineers and elevate technical capability across the team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal