Principal Electrical Engineer (Houston)
The Panther Group, Houston, TX, United States
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across facilities, driving new applications and aftermarket opportunities with a focus on engineered solutions, design enhancements, troubleshooting, and development of motor and motor control intellectual property.
Lead failure analysis efforts for motors, generators, and related equipment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Develop and approve specifications, design changes, and upgrades for reverse-engineered components supporting aftermarket initiatives.
Partner with Customer Service teams across the network to deliver integrated powertrain solutions, including motors, couplings, and gear drives.
Ensure alignment with company standards by safeguarding assets, brand reputation, and long-term investments.
Maintain the highest ethical, technical, and commercial standards in all activities.
Manage electrical engineering resources to achieve on-time, on-specification, and on-budget project execution while supporting operational and strategic objectives.
Requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and organization.
Strong leadership and talent development experience, with the ability to guide and mentor engineering teams.
Demonstrated success working across geographically distributed teams and collaborating with diverse business units under demanding technical and customer requirements.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Strong systems thinking, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex technical data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
Required: Extensive hands-on experience with electric motors and related equipment , including AC/DC motors, motor-generator sets, generators, and associated control systems.
Experience in design, manufacturing, testing, and application of motor systems, preferably within nuclear or fossil power generation environments.
Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NEMA, and EASA.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 15 years of electrical engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.
Provide technical leadership across facilities, driving new applications and aftermarket opportunities with a focus on engineered solutions, design enhancements, troubleshooting, and development of motor and motor control intellectual property.
Lead failure analysis efforts for motors, generators, and related equipment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Develop and approve specifications, design changes, and upgrades for reverse-engineered components supporting aftermarket initiatives.
Partner with Customer Service teams across the network to deliver integrated powertrain solutions, including motors, couplings, and gear drives.
Ensure alignment with company standards by safeguarding assets, brand reputation, and long-term investments.
Maintain the highest ethical, technical, and commercial standards in all activities.
Manage electrical engineering resources to achieve on-time, on-specification, and on-budget project execution while supporting operational and strategic objectives.
Requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and organization.
Strong leadership and talent development experience, with the ability to guide and mentor engineering teams.
Demonstrated success working across geographically distributed teams and collaborating with diverse business units under demanding technical and customer requirements.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Strong systems thinking, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex technical data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
Required: Extensive hands-on experience with electric motors and related equipment , including AC/DC motors, motor-generator sets, generators, and associated control systems.
Experience in design, manufacturing, testing, and application of motor systems, preferably within nuclear or fossil power generation environments.
Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NEMA, and EASA.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 15 years of electrical engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.