Principal Electrical Engineer
McDermott
United States · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
...Principal Electrical Engineer The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Electrical-related problems and will work independently with...