The Principal Engineer performs an Engineering Department leadership role. Recognized as having technical expertise in electrical or applicable discipline engineering design, construction standards, ANSI/IEEE Standards, NEC, NESC code requirements, Electric operating procedures, and regulatory compliance. Develops strategic plans for major engineering problems and opportunities and has responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Heads engineering quality assurance and quality control program. Develops long range department plans and recommends strategy to be implanted on projects. Develops and updates material and equipment standards, including operating procedures. Directs and prepares documents/testimony and written responses for local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and proceedings. May, as assigned, serve as team or project leader for unique / special engineering assignments.