Principal Electrical Engineer

Meade Engineering • Tempe, AZ

2d • Remote

About The Position

MEI is seeking an accomplished Principal Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design efforts across a portfolio of high-profile projects. This role requires both technical depth and strategic leadership, with a focus on data centers, industrial facilities, and other large commercial developments.
The Principal Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical authority, project leader, and mentor, ensuring the successful delivery of innovative, code-compliant, and cost-effective solutions. This position involves regular collaboration with MEI staff, clients, vendors, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional electrical engineering design experience in the construction industry.
• Valid P.E. license (Electrical) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience leading electrical design for data centers, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, or similar large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA Standards, NEC, and international and national building codes.
• Advanced expertise in power distribution, standby and emergency systems, and generator control systems.
• Demonstrated experience producing Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash studies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence technical direction and support long-range organizational goals.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, BIM, and Revit.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Medium Voltage equipment selection and specification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead electrical engineer on major projects, setting technical direction and ensuring design excellence.
• Perform and oversee complex electrical system design and calculations for power distribution, lighting, standby generation, and control systems.
• Review, sign, and seal engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight for submittals, RFIs, change orders, record drawings, and construction administration.
• Conduct site observations, inspections, and participate in commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for electrical design.
• Write and edit equipment specifications, select systems and devices, and coordinate with other design disciplines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Support business development and client engagement, including technical presentations and proposal input.

Benefits

• All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of medical premiums covered by the employer, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, vacation time, paid holidays off, and yearly performance-based bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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