Principal Power Distribution Engineer - Remote Eligible

COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​ 
 OVERVIEW  The Electrical Power Distribution Engineer is responsible for providing senior technical and project engineering leadership in support of corporate- and plant-led capital projects, with primary accountability for electrical power distribution scope. This position supports primarily North America manufacturing platforms and regions. It also partners closely with project and controls engineers, plant teams, and external engineering resources to deliver safe, reliable, and maintainable electrical power solutions. This role plays a key part in translating business and operational needs into practical electrical system solutions, driving technical decision-making, and maintaining continuity across multiple active capital initiatives. The position requires deep expertise in industrial electrical power distribution systems, strong project leadership, and the ability to coordinate effectively across internal and external stakeholders. The role also supports facility reliability and functionality through maintenance-improvement efforts and provides subject matter expertise in electrical safety.  Supported scope may include high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, switchboards, protective relays, and related electrical infrastructure.  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  Provide technical leadership for electrical power distribution specifications, standards, and design requirements across capital projects and facility applications.  Own or support development of electrical distribution standards, equipment application guidelines, and engineering best practices to improve safety, consistency, maintainability, and long-term asset performance.  Evaluate and guide application of new technologies in electrical power distribution, protection, and equipment modernization to improve reliability, safety, and business value.  Lead electrical power system scope development, design review, and execution support for capital projects across multiple sites and business initiatives.  Serve as the primary technical resource for electrical system decisions on assigned projects.  Ensure technical solutions are aligned with plant standards, corporate standards, safety requirements, operational needs, and long-term maintainability.  Support development of power distribution and startup strategies.  Provide technical leadership throughout the project life cycle including project planning, detailed design, procurement support, installation, commissioning, startup, punchlist resolution, and project closeout.  Partner with project managers to define scope, identify risks, develop execution strategies, and support delivery against project objectives, timelines, and budgets.  Support capital projects by assisting in scope development and managing vendor relationships to help deliver project objectives and maintain strong execution.  Continue to identify and pursue the best value for capital spend, particularly in electrical distribution equipment and related technical purchases.  Review and guide design work completed by external engineering firms and contractors.  Support contractor and vendor coordination, including technical reviews, submittals, FAT/SAT planning, field issue resolution, and commissioning support.  Contribute to estimate development, scope clarification, technical bid review, and evaluation of external support requirements.  Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, engineering,