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We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Job Description:
- The EE Architecture Engineer will be responsible for providing the architecture solutions to specific vehicle platforms/top hats.
- They need to have a holistic understanding of vehicle electrical architecture to provide the architecture solutions/releases that satisfy the vehicle program needs, working with stakeholders inside and outside the Architecture team.
Responsibilities:
- Understand Platform/Programs applications needs and provide an optimized architecture and power distribution solution built from the existing archetype portfolio of solutions
- Identify Platform/Program needs not covered by the Archetype and propose solutions
- Interact with the Vehicle Architecture, Power Distribution and Wiring Teams to understand vehicle integration constraints and optimize architecture deployment
- Obtain Platform/Program deliverables timing from the architecture project chief and ensure deliverables on time with quality guaranteeing a robust change management
- Create specific topologies for the Platform/Program Application
- Work with Schematics Design team to develop mechanizations (SDPs) for the Application
- Support Platform/Program meetings/discussions involving architecture or Power Distribution
- Provide SDPs and generate the list of applicable core architecture / infrastructure requirements for components sourcing when specific for the platform
- Create specific topologies / schematics for mules
- Support the Energy Management Team in the collection of current consumption of components for the IOD / Energy consumption calculations/simulations
- Identify uniqueness of vehicle power distribution configuration (e.g. different lengths) and work with the Power Distribution to modify the Fuse Sizes accordingly
- Provide impact and technical feasibility analysis to Platform/Program Investigate Bulletins.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of industry experience in EE Architecture design or Electrical Engineering architecture roles.
- Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.
- Experience in Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
- Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes. Strong systems thinker.
- Fluency in English is required, any other European language is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of knowledge.
- Experience with Ethernet based communication protocols: Audio Video Bridging (AVB); Time Sensitive Networking (TSN); Service Oriented approach (SOME/IP); TCP/UDP; MQTT.
- Knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity).
- Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
- Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision.
- AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience.
- Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Job Description:
- The EE Architecture Engineer will be responsible for providing the architecture solutions to specific vehicle platforms/top hats.
- They need to have a holistic understanding of vehicle electrical architecture to provide the architecture solutions/releases that satisfy the vehicle program needs, working with stakeholders inside and outside the Architecture team.
Responsibilities:
- Understand Platform/Programs applications needs and provide an optimized architecture and power distribution solution built from the existing archetype portfolio of solutions
- Identify Platform/Program needs not covered by the Archetype and propose solutions
- Interact with the Vehicle Architecture, Power Distribution and Wiring Teams to understand vehicle integration constraints and optimize architecture deployment
- Obtain Platform/Program deliverables timing from the architecture project chief and ensure deliverables on time with quality guaranteeing a robust change management
- Create specific topologies for the Platform/Program Application
- Work with Schematics Design team to develop mechanizations (SDPs) for the Application
- Support Platform/Program meetings/discussions involving architecture or Power Distribution
- Provide SDPs and generate the list of applicable core architecture / infrastructure requirements for components sourcing when specific for the platform
- Create specific topologies / schematics for mules
- Support the Energy Management Team in the collection of current consumption of components for the IOD / Energy consumption calculations/simulations
- Identify uniqueness of vehicle power distribution configuration (e.g. different lengths) and work with the Power Distribution to modify the Fuse Sizes accordingly
- Provide impact and technical feasibility analysis to Platform/Program Investigate Bulletins.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of industry experience in EE Architecture design or Electrical Engineering architecture roles.
- Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.
- Experience in Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
- Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes. Strong systems thinker.
- Fluency in English is required, any other European language is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of knowledge.
- Experience with Ethernet based communication protocols: Audio Video Bridging (AVB); Time Sensitive Networking (TSN); Service Oriented approach (SOME/IP); TCP/UDP; MQTT.
- Knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity).
- Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
- Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision.
- AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience.
- Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Michels9
- Eaton3
- Electric Power Engineers2
- Utilities One2
- ALTEN1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Manufacturing3
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Energy2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in power distribution engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or PSS/E
- Proficiency in substation design, protection and control, and relay coordination
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training with path to PE
- Familiarity with NERC standards, NEC, and IEEE electrical codes
- Experience with AutoCAD or other electrical drafting and design tools
Tips for Your Power Distribution Engineer Job Search
Quantify your substation design experience
Hiring managers want specifics: voltage classes you've worked with, the number of substations you've designed, and the software you used. List AutoCAD, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools explicitly on your resume rather than burying them in a skills summary.
Match your certifications to each posting
Some roles require a PE license on day one, others accept an EIT with a clear path. Read the requirements carefully and tailor your resume header to show exactly where you stand, because a mismatch there often causes an automatic screen-out before anyone reads further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists power distribution engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target utilities undergoing grid upgrades
Investor-owned utilities and rural electric cooperatives actively modernizing aging infrastructure tend to post the most openings. Look for language like grid hardening, renewable integration, or SCADA upgrades in job descriptions, as those signal active capital programs with ongoing hiring.
Prepare to walk through a protection scheme
Technical interviews for this role almost always include a relay coordination or fault-current calculation walkthrough. Refresh your knowledge of overcurrent protection, fuse-to-breaker coordination, and how you'd set relay zones, because interviewers use this to gauge hands-on depth quickly.
Negotiate using project scope, not just title
Once you have an offer, ask about the capital project pipeline you'd support. A role managing a larger MW scope or overseeing EPC contractors carries more leverage for a higher grade level, and framing that conversation around project complexity tends to land better than a straight salary counter.
Power Distribution Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most power distribution engineers?
The companies hiring the most power distribution engineers right now include Michels, Eaton, and Electric Power Engineers, with the largest share of openings in Wisconsin, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Utilities undergoing grid modernization projects and large EPC firms supporting infrastructure buildout tend to post the most consistently.
How many power distribution engineer jobs are remote?
About 16% of power distribution engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Sub-disciplines involving power system modeling, protection settings review, or standards documentation tend to have the most flexibility, while roles tied to site commissioning or substation construction are almost always on-site.
How do you become a power distribution engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with coursework in power systems, circuit analysis, and electromagnetic theory. Pass the FE exam to earn your EIT credential, then accumulate field or design experience in substation, protection, or distribution systems work. Sitting for the PE exam after the required experience period is the standard path to senior roles and independent project responsibility.
How do you get hired as a power distribution engineer with little experience?
Focus on internship or co-op experience at a utility or engineering firm, even if it was general electrical work, and highlight any exposure to one-line diagrams, load flow studies, or equipment specifications. Entry-level postings at rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities are often more open to candidates still working toward a PE license than large investor-owned utilities, making them a practical first step.
What does the power distribution engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your degree, software experience, and PE status, followed by a technical interview where you'll typically work through a relay coordination problem, a fault-current calculation, or a substation design scenario. A hiring manager conversation covering past project scope and how you've handled field issues usually comes next, with a panel or site visit as a final step at larger employers.
Where can I find and apply to power distribution engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to power distribution engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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