Senior Level Principal Consulting Engineer Jobs
Senior level principal consulting engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of technical strategy, delivery outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that execute them. 68% of openings are remote or hybrid, concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with Veeva Systems, Arcadis, and capSpire hiring at this level now.
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Why capSpire?
capSpire is a global consulting and solutions company that solves difficult business and technology problems for commodity-focused organizations. We take pride in putting our people first and are proud to be recognized consecutively as a Great Place to Work for our strong company culture focused on our people and enabling them to achieve their best. As a vendor-independent consultancy, you’ll work with traditional technologies and leading-edge solutions for on premise and Cloud. We offer our employees progression, development and a diverse range of client engagements.
What will you be doing?
As a Technical Consultant at capSpire, your role will provide you with considerable challenge, variety and development opportunity in a client facing environment. You will provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams guiding systems design, architecture, user interface, integration and development processes. You will work as part of a core team delivering exciting and complex programs for our clients such as power & gas utilities, oil majors, commodity trading houses and brokers. You will be engaging in strategically important client transformation projects.
Skills Required:
- 15+ years experience within CTRM or ETRM systems, such as RightAngle, with technical expertise in system configuration or architecture
- Experience or familiarity with ASP.Net/C# applications and components using SQL Server preferably in the energy and/or financial sectors
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems with relentless passion
- Ability to acquire overall business knowledge to help create long-term customer solutions
Nice to Have:
- Industry knowledge around commodities, specifically within Oil & Gas (i.e. crude, NGLs, refined products, etc.)
Job Responsibilities
- Create or maintain technical solutions for CTRM systems. This can come in the form of helping with a system implementation, upgrade, or enhancements.
- Design and architect customizations within the system, per client specifications.
- Contribute to the development of Object Oriented system designs.
- Ensure proper software design for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and integration with other components and systems.
- Participate in validation of test cases
- Gain an understanding of front, mid and back offices to help properly help capSpire meet client business needs.
About the capSpire team:
To understand who our people are, you should first understand what they’re not: replaceable. Each member of the team is chosen carefully and with intention. We believe that finding the right fit is more important than a laundry list of credentials – and that people are people first, and titles second. Because we hire the capSpire way, our team is certainly one of a kind. We’ve brought together incredible talent that regularly collaborates to create clean, fresh solutions. That effort has led to remarkable opportunities, including work with many Fortune 500 clients. We’ve found that the winning combination of exciting achievements, trust in one another and open communication lays the groundwork for long-lasting, successful careers. That, and the fact that we clap for each other at every opportunity. Problem solvers, go-getters and charge-takers - we (really) want to hear from you.
Why capSpire?
capSpire is a global consulting and solutions company that solves difficult business and technology problems for commodity-focused organizations. We take pride in putting our people first and are proud to be recognized consecutively as a Great Place to Work for our strong company culture focused on our people and enabling them to achieve their best. As a vendor-independent consultancy, you’ll work with traditional technologies and leading-edge solutions for on premise and Cloud. We offer our employees progression, development and a diverse range of client engagements.
What will you be doing?
As a Technical Consultant at capSpire, your role will provide you with considerable challenge, variety and development opportunity in a client facing environment. You will provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams guiding systems design, architecture, user interface, integration and development processes. You will work as part of a core team delivering exciting and complex programs for our clients such as power & gas utilities, oil majors, commodity trading houses and brokers. You will be engaging in strategically important client transformation projects.
Skills Required:
- 15+ years experience within CTRM or ETRM systems, such as RightAngle, with technical expertise in system configuration or architecture
- Experience or familiarity with ASP.Net/C# applications and components using SQL Server preferably in the energy and/or financial sectors
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems with relentless passion
- Ability to acquire overall business knowledge to help create long-term customer solutions
Nice to Have:
- Industry knowledge around commodities, specifically within Oil & Gas (i.e. crude, NGLs, refined products, etc.)
Job Responsibilities
- Create or maintain technical solutions for CTRM systems. This can come in the form of helping with a system implementation, upgrade, or enhancements.
- Design and architect customizations within the system, per client specifications.
- Contribute to the development of Object Oriented system designs.
- Ensure proper software design for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and integration with other components and systems.
- Participate in validation of test cases
- Gain an understanding of front, mid and back offices to help properly help capSpire meet client business needs.
About the capSpire team:
To understand who our people are, you should first understand what they’re not: replaceable. Each member of the team is chosen carefully and with intention. We believe that finding the right fit is more important than a laundry list of credentials – and that people are people first, and titles second. Because we hire the capSpire way, our team is certainly one of a kind. We’ve brought together incredible talent that regularly collaborates to create clean, fresh solutions. That effort has led to remarkable opportunities, including work with many Fortune 500 clients. We’ve found that the winning combination of exciting achievements, trust in one another and open communication lays the groundwork for long-lasting, successful careers. That, and the fact that we clap for each other at every opportunity. Problem solvers, go-getters and charge-takers - we (really) want to hear from you.
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Senior Level Principal Consulting Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level principal consulting engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned complex engagements from scoping through delivery, not just contributed to them. A strong candidate demonstrates client-facing influence, the ability to shape technical direction without direct authority, and a history of developing junior and mid-level engineers. Tailoring your materials to show business impact alongside technical depth gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level principal consulting engineers?
Companies hiring senior level principal consulting engineers right now include Veeva Systems, Arcadis, and capSpire, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is led by large consulting firms, systems integrators, and technology-intensive enterprises that run sustained client programs requiring deep technical leadership.
Are there remote senior level principal consulting engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and engagement type. About 68% of senior level principal consulting engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand for experienced engineers who can lead distributed teams and client relationships without being on-site full time. Project-based roles may still require periodic travel to client locations.
What makes a principal consulting engineer role senior level?
Senior level principal consulting engineer roles are defined by scope, autonomy, and influence. Engineers at this stage own the technical direction of large or complex engagements, make architectural decisions with lasting business consequences, and are expected to mentor other engineers and shape practice standards. The distinction from mid-level is less about task execution and more about setting the approach others follow.
Which industries hire the most senior level principal consulting engineers?
Senior Level principal consulting engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, technically complex programs that require engineers who can operate as trusted advisors alongside delivery leadership.