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Power engineer jobs are open across utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial facilities, at every level from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in electrical systems, boiler operations, and energy distribution. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Profile Summary
The Business Intelligence Data Engineer Senior designs and implements secure, scalable data solutions that support enterprise reporting and analytics needs. This role focuses on:
- Optimizing data processes
- Maintaining Business Intelligence (BI) environments
- Enabling self-service analytics through robust:
- Data models
- ETL pipelines
- Metadata/Semantic layers
- Creating and supporting complex visualizations
- Mentoring teams on data design and management best practices
Responsibilities
Architect, design, develop, and implement secure, scalable data solutions including:
- Data models
- Databases
- BI semantic (metadata) layers
- ETL processes
- Integrations
Enable BI resources to support key business decision-making.
Optimize reporting and analytics processes to:
- Automate data availability
- Simplify self-service analytics for internal and external customers.
Administer and maintain BI data environments, including:
- Data connectivity
- System performance
- Datamarts
- Security
Create and support both simple and complex reports and visualizations.
Must Have skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in:
- Application Development
- Database Administration (DBA)
- Data Analytics
Strong experience with ETL tools such as:
- SSIS
- Informatica
- SAP Data Integration Services (DIS)
- Similar tools
Strong communication skills with business and IT stakeholders.
Strong desire to master modern BI tools.
API integration and/or development skills preferred.
Ability to mentor teams in designing data solutions optimized for analytics.
Minimum 5+ years of overall IT experience.
Minimum 3+ years in reporting or reporting-data-related roles.
Preferred Nice to have skills
Experience supporting:
- WebFOCUS
- Power BI
- Similar BI platforms
Metadata management experience.
Reporting environment administration.
Experience translating business requirements into effective data designs.
Ability to influence teams and champion proper enterprise-wide data management practices.
Passion for mentoring and enabling BI adoption across the organization.
Key Skills Expected
Based on the JD, the strongest focus areas are:
- Data Modeling
- ETL Development (SSIS/Informatica/SAP DIS)
- Power BI / BI Platforms
- BI Environment Administration
- Metadata Management & Semantic Layers
- API Integrations
- Reporting & Visualization
- Data Warehouse / Datamarts
- Performance Optimization
- Mentoring and Data Governance
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Who's Hiring
- Arcadis104
- Burns & McDonnell67
- Apple60
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories43
- Tesla35
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services183
- Construction & Real Estate107
- Technology & Software76
- Electronics & Hardware69
- Manufacturing35
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in power engineer jobs.
- First- or second-class power engineer license or equivalent state certification
- Hands-on experience operating high-pressure boilers and steam systems
- Proficiency with HVAC, electrical distribution, and mechanical systems
- Ability to read P&IDs, blueprints, and technical schematics
- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or trades program
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
Tips for Your Power Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to license class
Many power engineer postings specify a first-, second-, or fourth-class license requirement. List your license class and jurisdiction prominently near the top of your resume so hiring managers don't have to dig for it.
Highlight hours logged on specific equipment
Employers want to know you've run boilers, turbines, or diesel generators hands-on, not just studied them. Quantify your operating hours or note the capacity of equipment you've managed directly in your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists power engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your shift tolerance
Power engineer roles frequently require rotating shifts, overnight coverage, or on-call response. Filter your search by shift type early to avoid wasting time on roles whose scheduling requirements don't match your situation.
Prepare for a practical skills walkthrough
Many power engineer interviews include a walk-through of an actual plant or mechanical room where you'll be asked to identify equipment, explain a startup sequence, or troubleshoot a hypothetical fault. Review your most recent facility's systems before the interview.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Total compensation for power engineers often includes substantial shift differentials, standby pay, and tool allowances. When you receive an offer, ask specifically about those components before accepting, since they can meaningfully affect your take-home.
Power Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most power engineers?
The companies hiring the most power engineers right now include Arcadis, Burns & McDonnell, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities, large industrial manufacturers, and facilities management companies consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many power engineer jobs are remote?
About 47% of power engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are energy consulting, technical training, and systems commissioning work where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How do you become a power engineer?
Start by completing a recognized trades or engineering technology program that covers thermodynamics, boiler systems, and electrical fundamentals. Next, log supervised operating hours at a licensed facility and sit for your provincial or state power engineer licensing exam. After earning your initial license, accumulate experience to qualify for higher-class exams, which open doors to larger and more complex facilities.
How do you get hired as a power engineer with little experience?
Entry-level candidates do best by targeting facilities that run smaller systems, such as mid-sized commercial buildings, food processing plants, or district energy operations, where employers expect to train. A fourth-class license, documented training hours, and a willingness to take overnight or weekend shifts significantly improve your odds. Apprenticeship programs sponsored by utilities or industrial operators are another direct path in.
What does the power engineer interview process look like?
Most power engineer interviews begin with a phone screen covering your license class and years of experience, followed by an in-person or video interview with a chief engineer or facility manager. Expect technical questions on boiler chemistry, emergency shutdown procedures, and troubleshooting scenarios. Some employers conclude with a facility tour where they ask you to identify equipment or describe how you would respond to a specific fault condition.
Where can I find and apply to power engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to power engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license class, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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