Principal Electrical Engineer II

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover value from waste streams while meeting or exceeding their sustainability goals. Our differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Electrical Engineering, the Principal Engineer will lead electrical engineering design aspects of capital projects, facility upgrades, and business development/expansion projects. This role involves providing electrical design support for planned outages, equipment troubleshooting, and leading multiple electrical projects/programs across the network. The Principal Engineer will act as a subject matter expert (SME), drive technical standardization, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position offers high visibility and direct impact on organizational success.

Preferred location: Florham Park, NJ Headquarters. This role requires ~20% travel, including domestic and international locations (e.g., China). A remote work option is available with additional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design (Core Responsibility):
  • Independently develop, review, and approve electrical system design documents, including one-line/three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, arc flash studies, short circuit and voltage drop calculations, and coordination studies.
  • Develop scope of work for electrical architecture and engineering (AE) firms and coordinate with suppliers and contractors.
  • Plan design tasks to ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Serve as technical lead and SME for small to medium capital programs.
  • Design scope includes system design, scope development, engineering calculations, specifications, and risk assessments for HV/MV systems (switchgears, transformers, motor control centers, relay/protection systems).
• Engineering Standards (Core Responsibility):
  • Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, adapting as needed for design.
  • Act as guardian of key electrical design standards/specifications as the SME for the Reworld Electrical Team.
  • Update design standards and specifications periodically to align with industry best practices and regulatory developments.
• Commissioning/Startup:
  • Provide SME design support to project managers on assigned construction projects.
  • Offer engineering support for commissioning and installations.
• Troubleshooting/Problem Solving:
  • Provide electrical engineering design troubleshooting support to plant operations.
  • Analyze electrical failure root causes and develop cost-effective technical solutions for root cause analyses (RCAs).

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with high, medium, and low voltage distribution systems and electrical power generation in large utility power plants, industrial co-generation facilities, or design/architectural engineering firms.
• Proficiency in developing and understanding one-line/three-line diagrams, DC control schematics, wiring diagrams, and GA drawings related to interconnections, substations, power plants, and electrical aspects of process plants (e.g., motors, MCCs, PDCs, and other electrical equipment).
• Experience with all phases of a project, including preliminary conceptual system design, scoping, detailed design, equipment selection, testing, and start-up problem resolution (voltage ranges from HV (>100KV) to low voltage (480V)).
• Experience with protective relaying schemes (medium voltage), including coordination and development of relay settings. SEL relays experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as CAD/AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM Powertools, SEL Acselerator, etc.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to analyze data, write technical reports, and develop work packages.
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.

Pay

The pay range for the primary location of this position is $118,700.00 - $169,800.00 USD per annum. The final salary will be determined based on factors including experience, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, travel requirements, and/or union contracts (if applicable).

Benefits

Reworld provides a comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time employees in the USA, including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with up to 7% company match.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.