Principal Systems Engineer [Hybrid/Remote]

About Us:

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Benefits & Perks: 

EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives.  This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary range:  The full pay range for this role is $133,000 - $221,700 annually. The target range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000.  We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Summary: The Principal Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading the technical development and integration of large, complex systems, driving innovation, and ensuring all system components function harmoniously to meet customer and business objectives. This role involves system architecture design, troubleshooting, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the overall strategy and vision of the engineering team.

Systems Design and Architecture:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex systems, ensuring all components (hardware, software, and subsystems) integrate seamlessly.
• Develop system-level specifications and ensure alignment with product and business goals.

Integration and Testing:

• Oversee system integration activities, ensuring all system components work together effectively.
• Define and lead comprehensive system testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the improvement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and incorporate best practices to enhance system design and development.

Problem Solving and Optimization:

• Troubleshoot complex systems issues, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Continuously assess and optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency

Technical Guidance and Mentorship:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior systems engineers.
• Lead technical reviews, set best practices, and contribute to career development for engineering team members.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Collaborate with internal teams (product, quality assurance, manufacturing, etc.) and external partners to ensure systems meet business requirements and customer expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other departments when needed.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of system designs, configurations, tests, and procedures.
• Present technical findings to leadership and stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Project Leadership:

• Lead cross-functional teams, guiding system engineers, software engineers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders through system development processes.
• Ensure project timelines and milestones are met while managing risks and challenges.

Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Relevant certifications are highly desirable. 
• 8+ years of experience in AWS cloud systems engineering, with a demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex systems projects. Experience in system architecture, integration, and validation is essential.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

The Principal Systems Engineer role responsible for overseeing the design, development, and integration of complex systems into the AWS cloud, ensuring that all parts work together to meet both technical and business requirements. This role is highly strategic, involving cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership in systems engineering efforts.

Required Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of DevOps engineering principles, lifecycle management, and integration of hardware and software components. Expertise in system modeling automation tools, cloud methodologies, and relevant infrastructure standards.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and support their professional development.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications for AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Professional, or certifications in relevant areas such as Automation, Enterprise Terraform, Ansible Tower, Gitlab, Github.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure tools and native management solutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data management and data privacy.
• Demonstrated ability to be productive and produce quality results in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Exceptional work ethic and time management skills, ability to work well independently and as part of a team, good prioritization skills, excellent analysis and troubleshooting skills with a strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with peers and cross-functional team members from a variety of business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to be productive and produce quality results in a dynamic work environment.
• On call after hours is necessary for problem resolution, and project management/installations.

Working Conditions:  

This position may require occasional after-hours and weekend work to perform system updates, deployments, or respond to critical incidents.