Principal Electrical Engineer
Stantec
San Diego, TX · $146k–$219k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $182,050 a year. Across 101 open principal electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $156,000 to $197,500 and the median is $174,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 4% above the median.
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About the job
...the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists,... ...your place with Stantec.Your OpportunityAs a Principal, Electrical Engineering, one must bring deep knowledge and thought leadership...