Principal Engineer

Blattner

. Develop and lead people, train and mentor technical personnel, and set objectives for meeting engineering obligations from project proposal through completion.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $133,847 - $194,078 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive engineering leadership experience in the energy or construction industry, with a focus on developing safe utility-scale designs compliant with relevant codes. Proficient in mentoring technical personnel and enhancing team collaboration through effective communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering Leadership ExperienceUtility-Scale Design ComplianceEffective Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProject Management and Planning

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Hard Skills

Structural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignGeotechnical EngineeringHydrology StudiesSurveying TechniquesGrading TechniquesCrane RiggingSoil Corrosion AnalysisDesign Standards DevelopmentMetrics Development

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencingPersuasionOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science from ABET Accredited CollegeQualified Individual for Company Contract Licensing

Industry Keywords

Energy IndustryConstruction IndustryPower GenerationCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringFoundation EngineeringUtilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead people, train and mentor technical personnel, and set objectives for meeting engineering obligations from project proposal through completion.
Develop metrics and defend design standards.
Produce safe utility-scale designs compliant with company, state, federal, local, and international building codes and best practices.
Provide the safest and most economical means to satisfy the design life of power plants.
Collaborate with company departments, vendors, and outside firms on innovative ideas, methods, materials, equipment, software, and technologies.
Develop team initiatives to enhance processes and collaboration.
Set goals and work with team members on goals and training priorities.
Engage in technical fields including structural steel, wood, crane rigging, reinforced concrete, foundations, soil corrosion, hydrology, geotechnical, surveying, grading, and GPR studies.
Communicate with and support other departments as needed.
Identify opportunities to streamline work and reduce waste.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's discretion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited college required.
10 or more years of engineering leadership experience in a related energy or construction industry (i.e. civil, structural, foundation, utilities, power generation) required.
Will be required to become a qualified individual in pursuit of company contract licensing.
Ability to supervise, influence and persuade people and groups toward common objectives.
Working knowledge of equipment and their appropriate applications.
Effective communication skills (oral, written, listening, presentation) to effectively work with owners, vendors, employees, landowners, etc.
Excellent organizational, scheduling, planning and prioritization skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
Valid, independent work authorization; the employer cannot sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
401(k) with company match
HSA and FSA options
Dental and Vision insurance
Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Work/Life balance
Employee/Family focused culture
Gym on site
And more!