Principal Electrical Engineer- Renewables & Substations

Join us to shape communities, collaborate with passionate professionals, and grow with a company that invests in your success, where you're not just an Employee but an Owner. About Our Firm Since 1968, NTH Consultants, Ltd. has been a critical part of the infrastructure engineering and environmental services that strengthen our communities and protect our ecosystem. From geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting to structural design, electrical power engineering, construction management, and beyond, we provide solutions that support the success and sustainability of projects. When you join NTH, you'll gain more than a job- you'll become part of a team that values your career, your growth, and your life. We are committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation. Our culture is built on accountability, ownership, inclusion, integrity, safety, and excellence. How This Role is Unique NTH is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical and business leader within our Electrical Engineering Power and Utilities Division. This role will lead division growth in renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electrical substations, and other large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. This is a seller-doer leadership role responsible for developing client relationships, winning work, providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and helping define the strategic direction of the division. As a foundational leader in a new and growing division, the successful candidate will have significant influence over recruiting, technical standards, service offerings, and long-term growth initiatives. This position may be based in our Northville, Grand Rapids, or Lansing office and offers the opportunity to help lead the development of NTH's Electrical Engineering Power and Utilities Division. How You Will Make An Impact Work safely and act as a field safety leader and mentor for other NTH employees. Assist with developing, maintaining, and administering NTH electrical safety program. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients while identifying opportunities for repeat work. Lead client acquisition and account growth, including developing new client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and converting opportunities into secured work. Guide design approaches, technical strategy, and project scoping. Serve as a senior technical authority and mentor on renewable energy and substations. Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in one or more areas of electrical power engineering. Provide senior QA/QC oversight for studies, designs, specifications, and other technical deliverables. Lead large, complex, or high-profile projects and serve as a trusted advisor for clients. Function as a client lead and primary point of contact on strategic projects and provide executive oversight of project scope, technical approach, financial performance, staffing, client satisfaction, and risk management. Support and direct project managers, engineers, and design staff to deliver quality professional services. Conduct periodic site and client visits during planning, design, construction, and commissioning phases. Provide leadership for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), renewable energy interconnections, collector substations, and related electrical infrastructure. Assist in developing business strategies and action plans for creating growth opportunities. Support and direct standards development and technology initiatives. Assist in identifying