RS&H

Principal Electrical Engineer

RS&H • $120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited or equivalent)
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience
  • Active PE license
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
  • Develop standby power systems and various electrical systems
  • Perform detailed engineering analyses such as load flow and short circuit
  • Conduct cable sizing and conduit fill assessments
  • Ensure high-quality documentation for control and monitoring systems
  • Select electrical and instrumentation components for ground support equipment

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic aerospace design group
  • Opportunity to lead complex electrical design projects
  • Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals
  • Exposure to innovative technologies in aerospace engineering
  • Location in Merritt Island, Florida, a hub for aerospace development
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Aerospace Design Group in Merritt Island, Florida!

 

 

You will lead the design of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, standby power systems, and a wide range of building electrical systems—from grounding, lightning protection, and lighting controls to fire detection, VESDA, access control, hazardous leak detection, paging and warning systems, CCTV, gas monitoring, and telecommunications. Your work will also involve performing detailed engineering analyses such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, cable sizing, conduit fill, and protective device coordination.

 

Success in this role requires strong knowledge of hazardous location wiring, material compatibility, and the ability to produce high‑quality diagrams, schematics, bills of materials, and build‑to‑print documentation for control and monitoring systems. Experience selecting electrical and instrumentation components for ground support equipment is a strong advantage.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited or equivalent)
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience
  • Active PE license
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with UFC, UFGS, SpecsIntact, SpecLink
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, 101, 497, and 780
  • Familiarity with Creo
  • Experience with AGI32 and SKM Power Tools

 

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

 

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

About RS&H

RS&H is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the construction industry. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. RS&H offers services in the areas of aviation, transportation, environmental, and construction management. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a reputation for delivering high-quality work.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Revenue
$200 million

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