Hiring: Principal Engineer (Electrical Planning and Design), Electrical Engineering Company: National Grid Location: Syracuse, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:13:01 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Transformers About the job Experience: •20 years’ experience related to electrical substation design, with consideration of a combination of lesser years and post graduate education credentials. •Minimum 20 years’ experience related to electrical substation design, with consideration of a combination of lesser years and post graduate education credentials. Required Skills: •Improve the design quality, ensure consistent implementation of standard designs, and play a key role in developing & mentoring our team members Qualifications: •Or minimum 14 years’ work experience related to electrical substation design with professional engineering license. •A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering program is required. •A Master of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering and / or a PE License is preferred. •Knowledge in Bentley Microstation and ProjectWise. •Coursework related to three-phase AC power, transformers, and electrical machines. •Expert knowledge on industry standards and codes •Excellent oral & written communication skills including the ability to teach others and communicate effectively both internally & externally to the department. •Proficient MS Office computer skills. •Demonstrated capacity to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation. •14 years’ work experience related to electrical substation design with professional engineering license. Compensation: •$170,000 - $200,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!