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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience, hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license, demonstrate exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and communication skills. This role is pivotal in leading projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring the highest standard of electrical engineering practice.
At our core, we are building a team dedicated to supporting our client's mission to defend our country. Your expertise and leadership will directly contribute to projects that strengthen national security and support those who serve.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from conception through completion.
- Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level engineering staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Serve as a technical resource for staff, encouraging questions and professional growth.
- Ensure all designs and installations comply with project requirements, codes, and other applicable standards.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget.
- Review and approve engineering documents, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- 15+ Years in Electrical Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Active NCEES Record Book and an ability to obtain multi-state licensure
- Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor staff
- Patient, approachable, and committed to team development
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must work 3 days per week in Pasadena, CA office
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience in consulting or design-build environment
- Familiarity with electrical modeling and analysis software
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Federal, Industrial, and Commercial Project Experience
- Medium Voltage Distribution
- Experience in industrial electrical design and construction
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- 15+ years in Electrical Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Active NCEES Record Book and ability to obtain multi-state licensure
- Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor staff
- Patient, approachable, and committed to team development
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must work 3 days per week in Pasadena, CA office
- Experience in consulting or design-build environment
- Familiarity with electrical modeling and analysis software
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Federal, Industrial, and Commercial Project Experience
- Medium Voltage Distribution experience
- Experience in industrial electrical design and construction
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
