The Principal Engineer serves as the technical authority for automation systems, industrial controls, and operational technologies across the organization
Job Summary
The Principal Engineer serves as the technical authority for automation systems, industrial controls, and operational technologies across the organization.
This role leads the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of advanced control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing or operational performance.
The Principal Engineer mentors engineering teams, drives innovation, establishes automation standards, and leads strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.
Matching Summary
The Principal Engineer serves as the technical authority for automation systems, industrial controls, and operational technologies across the organization.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
IEC 61850 implementation and system deployment
Control and automation systems design
Substation communication network design
Integration of IEDs and bay controllers
HVDC Control & Protection system development
Network & Cybersecurity design
Nice-to-have
Mentoring engineering teams
Driving innovation
Establishing automation standards
External representation at conferences
Academic institution collaborations
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, or related
15+ years of experience in power system automation
5+ years working with IEC 61850-based systems
In-depth understanding of IEC 61850
Experience with engineering tools
Hands-on experience integrating systems with SCADA/DCS