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Principal Substation Electrical Engineer

Arcadis

Location

Chicago, IL, Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Columb, OH, Hanover, MD, Highlands Ranch, CO, Irvine, CA, Jacksonville, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Reno, NV, Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, San Diego, CA, Raleigh, NC, Philadelphia, PA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

$122,760 - $220,968 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY2026100% approval+19% YoY
✓ Established sponsor

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Principal Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. This senior lead technical position involves direct interaction with the Substation Electrical Team, focusing on project management, engineering, and business development. The role emphasizes client engagement, project execution, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. The incumbent will also coordinate with various engineering teams to deliver comprehensive design packages for utility and developer clients in North America.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in substation engineering and design
  • Experience in Power Delivery Substation Electrical consultancy businesses
  • PE License
  • Proficiency in critical Engineering Software such as SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CAPE, CDEGS, and WinIGS
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow the Substation Electrical team in collaboration with leadership.
  • Ensure resource planning and utilization on large and complex projects.
  • Support and deliver utility and developer projects from conceptual layout to construction support.
  • Coordinate with various engineering disciplines to develop complete design packages.
  • Review and perform quality assurance on engineering studies and detailed engineering packages.
  • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, and Technical Lead to support client goals and business growth.
  • Mentor junior team members and conduct quality control on their work.
  • Participate in meetings with clients and contractors to support business development.

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Arcadis U S Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

31

FY2026

Approval rate

100.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

28

FY2026

Entry-level share

21.4%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+19%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-76%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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