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Remote Principal Design Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for senior-level design leadership. Industries from semiconductor hardware to enterprise software are bringing on principal design engineers who can own complex design challenges independently. Employers hiring remotely right now include Celero Communications, K2 Space, and FormFactor. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Role Summary
Revamp is looking for an Associate Principal Electrical Engineer for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, including standalone storage and PV-plus-storage facilities. You will seal electrical design packages, own the technical direction of a program of BESS projects, and act as the PV/BESS group's main electrical point of contact for clients, EPC contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. The storage projects you support will help turn renewable power generation into a source of dispatchable power, and your work will play a direct role in the energy transition. As an employee-owner, you will have a personal stake in the success of your projects and the organization as a whole.
Duties & Responsibilities
Core Technical & Functional Responsibilities
- Serve as Engineer of Record for BESS and PV-plus-storage projects, sealing electrical drawings, calculations, and specifications in states where you hold licensure.
- Direct BESS electrical design from conceptual layout through issued-for-construction, including DC block and PCS arrangements, MV collection, auxiliary power, grounding, and SCADA and communications interfaces.
- Review and approve single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC cable sizing, grounding designs, and equipment specifications.
- Establish design criteria for AC- and DC-coupled storage, augmentation strategies, and hybrid PV-plus-storage plants.
- Evaluate battery enclosure, PCS, transformer, and switchgear submittals, resolving technical deviations with equipment manufacturers.
- Coordinate BESS electrical studies, including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, wire loss, auxiliary load, and ground grid analysis.
- Integrate fire protection and hazard mitigation requirements, including NFPA 855 spacing and explosion control inputs, into the electrical design.
- Resolve unusual technical conditions and design conflicts using expert judgment, seeking guidance only for program-level issues.
Project & Portfolio Execution
- Oversee the technical and delivery performance of all BESS projects within an assigned program.
- Approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for electrical design assignments, identifying risks or deviations early.
- Prepare proposals and fee estimates for BESS electrical engineering services in collaboration with Business Development.
- Lead and assign engineers and designers needed to complete deliverables across concurrent projects.
- Lead and participate in BESS program reviews and client program meetings.
- Mentor Engineer I–III and Senior Engineer staff in BESS design practice, code application, and Engineer of Record responsibilities.
- Act as a supervisor of assigned staff, including performance feedback and development planning.
Quality, Standards & Compliance
- Review complete BESS design packages for conformity, constructability, and quality assurance before sealing.
- Ensure designs comply with the NEC (including Articles 480, 690, 691, 705, and 706), NFPA 855 and 70E, UL 9540 and 9540A, IEEE 1547 and 2800, and applicable utility and AHJ requirements.
- Set and maintain the group's BESS electrical design standards, templates, and calculation tools.
- Resolve AHJ, utility, and third-party review comments and maintain records of sealed documents.
Collaboration & Communication
- Act as one of the PV/BESS group's main electrical points of contact for clients, EPC contractors, and AHJs across a program of BESS projects.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, High Voltage, and Power Systems Engineering teams on layouts, substation interfaces, and interconnection requirements.
- Lead design reviews and technical meetings, presenting recommendations and trade-offs to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Negotiate technical scope and design changes with clients and contractors, documenting impacts on schedule and budget.
Program, Strategy & Innovation
- Track BESS technology, code, and market developments, setting the group's design response to them.
- Develop new techniques, tools, and improved processes for BESS electrical design and review.
- Advise Revamp leadership as a technical specialist on energy storage design.
- Represent Revamp in industry working groups and technical forums on energy storage.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform essential duties, including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
- Occasionally perform additional related duties as assigned or directed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar applicable work experience.
- 10+ years of electrical design experience on utility-scale power generation projects, with substantial experience specifically in solar PV or BESS design.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical engineering, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states.
- Experience serving as Engineer of Record or lead electrical engineer for utility-scale BESS projects.
- In-depth knowledge of the NEC, NFPA 855, UL 9540 and 9540A, and IEEE standards that apply to energy storage and interconnection.
- Experience designing MV collection systems, grounding systems, and BESS auxiliary power systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage scopes, budgets, and schedules across concurrent projects and to lead and mentor engineering teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical recommendations to clients and AHJs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical engineering with a power systems focus.
- PE licensure in multiple states or an active NCEES Record.
- Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAP, or comparable power analysis software, and with AutoCAD.
- Experience with battery enclosure and PCS products from multiple manufacturers and with augmentation planning.
- Experience with hybrid plant controls and SCADA integration for PV-plus-storage facilities.
- Prior work in an engineering consulting, owner/developer, or EPC environment supporting utility-scale renewable projects.
Benefits for Full-Time Positions
- Participation in Revamp's Employee Ownership ESOP program.
- Competitive compensation with bonus.
- Full benefits package offerings including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
- Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
About Revamp
Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier employee-owned engineering design firm dedicated to advancing large-scale renewable energy projects. Our team is united by a shared commitment to accelerating the global energy transition and creating a workplace where talented people can make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change.
As employee-owners, we take pride in building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability where every individual's contribution drives both company success and personal growth. Revamp engineers have supported the design of more than 10% of the utility-scale solar generation capacity in the US since 2020, contributing directly to the renewable energy transformation.
So much more than just an engineering firm; we are a diverse, international team of artists, singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, travelers and problem-solvers who bring curiosity and creativity to everything we do. For more information, visit www.revamp‑eng.com (https://www.revamp-eng.com).
Disclaimers
Employment with Revamp Engineering Inc. may be subject to background checks that are permitted by applicable law and relevant to the position. Any such checks will be conducted in compliance with all legal requirements, including providing notice, obtaining consent where required, and allowing candidates to access and correct personal information as permitted by law.
Revamp Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Revamp Engineering Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.
Automated Hiring Technology Notice. Revamp uses an automated application-review feature within BreezyHR, our applicant tracking system, to help our recruiting team organize and prioritize applications. It compares the information you submit (your resume or CV and your answers to application questions) against criteria our recruiting team sets for the role. The feature does not reject or advance candidates; all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team and hiring managers. A summary of BreezyHR's most recent independent bias audit of this feature is available at https://trust.warden‑ai.com/breezy‑hr/applicant‑insight/nyc (https://trust.warden-ai.com/breezy-hr/applicant-insight/nyc). Revamp retains application information indefinitely to consider candidates for future opportunities. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the talent team. This notice is current as of 10/05/2026 and will be updated to reflect material changes in our process or applicable law.
Role Summary
Revamp is looking for an Associate Principal Electrical Engineer for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, including standalone storage and PV-plus-storage facilities. You will seal electrical design packages, own the technical direction of a program of BESS projects, and act as the PV/BESS group's main electrical point of contact for clients, EPC contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. The storage projects you support will help turn renewable power generation into a source of dispatchable power, and your work will play a direct role in the energy transition. As an employee-owner, you will have a personal stake in the success of your projects and the organization as a whole.
Duties & Responsibilities
Core Technical & Functional Responsibilities
- Serve as Engineer of Record for BESS and PV-plus-storage projects, sealing electrical drawings, calculations, and specifications in states where you hold licensure.
- Direct BESS electrical design from conceptual layout through issued-for-construction, including DC block and PCS arrangements, MV collection, auxiliary power, grounding, and SCADA and communications interfaces.
- Review and approve single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC cable sizing, grounding designs, and equipment specifications.
- Establish design criteria for AC- and DC-coupled storage, augmentation strategies, and hybrid PV-plus-storage plants.
- Evaluate battery enclosure, PCS, transformer, and switchgear submittals, resolving technical deviations with equipment manufacturers.
- Coordinate BESS electrical studies, including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, wire loss, auxiliary load, and ground grid analysis.
- Integrate fire protection and hazard mitigation requirements, including NFPA 855 spacing and explosion control inputs, into the electrical design.
- Resolve unusual technical conditions and design conflicts using expert judgment, seeking guidance only for program-level issues.
Project & Portfolio Execution
- Oversee the technical and delivery performance of all BESS projects within an assigned program.
- Approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for electrical design assignments, identifying risks or deviations early.
- Prepare proposals and fee estimates for BESS electrical engineering services in collaboration with Business Development.
- Lead and assign engineers and designers needed to complete deliverables across concurrent projects.
- Lead and participate in BESS program reviews and client program meetings.
- Mentor Engineer I–III and Senior Engineer staff in BESS design practice, code application, and Engineer of Record responsibilities.
- Act as a supervisor of assigned staff, including performance feedback and development planning.
Quality, Standards & Compliance
- Review complete BESS design packages for conformity, constructability, and quality assurance before sealing.
- Ensure designs comply with the NEC (including Articles 480, 690, 691, 705, and 706), NFPA 855 and 70E, UL 9540 and 9540A, IEEE 1547 and 2800, and applicable utility and AHJ requirements.
- Set and maintain the group's BESS electrical design standards, templates, and calculation tools.
- Resolve AHJ, utility, and third-party review comments and maintain records of sealed documents.
Collaboration & Communication
- Act as one of the PV/BESS group's main electrical points of contact for clients, EPC contractors, and AHJs across a program of BESS projects.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, High Voltage, and Power Systems Engineering teams on layouts, substation interfaces, and interconnection requirements.
- Lead design reviews and technical meetings, presenting recommendations and trade-offs to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Negotiate technical scope and design changes with clients and contractors, documenting impacts on schedule and budget.
Program, Strategy & Innovation
- Track BESS technology, code, and market developments, setting the group's design response to them.
- Develop new techniques, tools, and improved processes for BESS electrical design and review.
- Advise Revamp leadership as a technical specialist on energy storage design.
- Represent Revamp in industry working groups and technical forums on energy storage.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform essential duties, including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
- Occasionally perform additional related duties as assigned or directed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar applicable work experience.
- 10+ years of electrical design experience on utility-scale power generation projects, with substantial experience specifically in solar PV or BESS design.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical engineering, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states.
- Experience serving as Engineer of Record or lead electrical engineer for utility-scale BESS projects.
- In-depth knowledge of the NEC, NFPA 855, UL 9540 and 9540A, and IEEE standards that apply to energy storage and interconnection.
- Experience designing MV collection systems, grounding systems, and BESS auxiliary power systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage scopes, budgets, and schedules across concurrent projects and to lead and mentor engineering teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical recommendations to clients and AHJs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in electrical engineering with a power systems focus.
- PE licensure in multiple states or an active NCEES Record.
- Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAP, or comparable power analysis software, and with AutoCAD.
- Experience with battery enclosure and PCS products from multiple manufacturers and with augmentation planning.
- Experience with hybrid plant controls and SCADA integration for PV-plus-storage facilities.
- Prior work in an engineering consulting, owner/developer, or EPC environment supporting utility-scale renewable projects.
Benefits for Full-Time Positions
- Participation in Revamp's Employee Ownership ESOP program.
- Competitive compensation with bonus.
- Full benefits package offerings including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
- Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
About Revamp
Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier employee-owned engineering design firm dedicated to advancing large-scale renewable energy projects. Our team is united by a shared commitment to accelerating the global energy transition and creating a workplace where talented people can make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change.
As employee-owners, we take pride in building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability where every individual's contribution drives both company success and personal growth. Revamp engineers have supported the design of more than 10% of the utility-scale solar generation capacity in the US since 2020, contributing directly to the renewable energy transformation.
So much more than just an engineering firm; we are a diverse, international team of artists, singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, travelers and problem-solvers who bring curiosity and creativity to everything we do. For more information, visit www.revamp‑eng.com (https://www.revamp-eng.com).
Disclaimers
Employment with Revamp Engineering Inc. may be subject to background checks that are permitted by applicable law and relevant to the position. Any such checks will be conducted in compliance with all legal requirements, including providing notice, obtaining consent where required, and allowing candidates to access and correct personal information as permitted by law.
Revamp Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Revamp Engineering Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.
Automated Hiring Technology Notice. Revamp uses an automated application-review feature within BreezyHR, our applicant tracking system, to help our recruiting team organize and prioritize applications. It compares the information you submit (your resume or CV and your answers to application questions) against criteria our recruiting team sets for the role. The feature does not reject or advance candidates; all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team and hiring managers. A summary of BreezyHR's most recent independent bias audit of this feature is available at https://trust.warden‑ai.com/breezy‑hr/applicant‑insight/nyc (https://trust.warden-ai.com/breezy-hr/applicant-insight/nyc). Revamp retains application information indefinitely to consider candidates for future opportunities. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact the talent team. This notice is current as of 10/05/2026 and will be updated to reflect material changes in our process or applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering
- Eight or more years of progressive design engineering experience with increasing responsibility
- Proficiency in CAD or EDA tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, or Altium Designer
- Demonstrated experience leading design reviews, including PDR and CDR, to successful completion
- Experience applying GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability principles to production hardware
- Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC, MIL-STD, ISO, or ASME depending on sector
Tips for Your Remote Principal Design Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the current roles, pick the ones that match your design discipline and seniority, and apply directly before competition builds up.
Show async design communication in your portfolio
Remote employers screen for candidates who can drive design decisions without a whiteboard session. Include written design reviews, decision logs, or architecture documents in your portfolio so hiring managers see your async thinking style before the first call.
Highlight cross-functional remote leadership experience
Principal-level remote roles require influencing firmware, software, and manufacturing stakeholders across time zones. Call out specific examples where you aligned distributed teams on a design direction, named the tools you used, such as Confluence, Notion, or Jira, to make it concrete.
Prepare for remote system design interviews specifically
Distributed engineering teams run principal design interviews over video with shared diagramming tools like Miro or Lucidchart. Practice walking through a full design decision in real time on screen, narrating your trade-off reasoning clearly, since remote panels weight verbal precision more heavily than on-site panels do.
Remote Principal Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal design engineer job?
Remote principal design engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate deep technical ownership and strong asynchronous communication without in-person oversight. Remote-first hardware and software companies screen for self-direction, written design documentation skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional decisions across time zones. A portfolio of shipped designs, public technical writing, or open-source contributions gives you a concrete edge over candidates with equivalent experience but no remote-ready proof points.
Which companies hire remote principal design engineers?
Remote principal design engineer roles are posted by Celero Communications, K2 Space, and FormFactor and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies hiring most actively tend to be remote-first technology firms, distributed semiconductor and hardware teams, and enterprise software organizations that have built fully async engineering cultures.
Can you get a remote principal design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this role is harder than on-site, because employers expect you to operate with minimal hand-holding from day one. Early-career candidates can target remote-first startups that value demonstrated technical ability over years of tenure. A strong portfolio of design projects, contributions to open-source hardware or software, and clear written communication in your application materials are what open the door when a resume is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote principal design engineer jobs?
Not always, though a relevant engineering degree is still the baseline expectation at most established employers hiring at the principal level. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated design depth, a portfolio of measurable outcomes, and evidence of leading complex projects over formal credentials alone. Candidates who can show real shipped work and clear technical judgment regularly land principal-level remote roles without a four-year degree in the field.
Which industries hire the most remote principal design engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote principal design engineers are Energy, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams where principal-level designers coordinate across locations and time zones, making remote-first hiring a natural fit for the role.
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