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Mid level power engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior colleagues, and make technical decisions without constant oversight. Roles are split across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Arcadis, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm hiring at this level now.
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Job Title:
EMF Engineer – Power Systems
Location:
Dallas, TX, EPRI Charlotte Office, Knoxville, TN, Lenox, MA, Palo Alto, CA
Job Summary and Description:
The Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) Engineer – Power Systems is classified as a Technical Leader. The EMF Engineer - Power Systems will conduct and support research involving electric and magnetic fields associated with transmission and distribution systems, substations, and emerging electric-power technologies. The successful candidate will apply their skills and knowledge to EMF modeling, measurements, technical assessments, and research projects that address utility and industry needs.
The EMF Engineer - Power Systems will work independently on defined technical activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary subject matter experts, and interact with electric utilities and external technical organizations.
Essential knowledge of the EMF Engineer - Power Systems consists of electric power transmission or distribution systems, their major components, and/or operation while having interest in learning EMF/RF analysis tools and laboratory experimentation. Prior experience supporting EMF calculations and modeling as well as corona and field effects as they relate to EMF and RF sources is a plus.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
The EMF Engineer – Power Systems will:
- Perform EMF calculations and modeling, field measurements, data analysis, laboratory experiments, equipment calibration, interpretation of results, and related technical activities that support project objectives.
- Characterize electric and magnetic fields and radio frequency emissions from traditional and emerging technologies, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, hybrid transmission lines, energy storage systems, solar and wind farms, electric vehicle charging systems, and novel power-system assets and equipment.
- Work independently and within a team environment on technical activities with limited supervision.
- Coordinate technical activities with external contractors, consultants, universities, laboratories, and other research organizations.
- Assume responsibility for defined technical objectives and project tasks, including problems where established methods must be adapted creatively and imaginative thinking is required.
- Maintain familiarity with developments, research needs, and emerging issues in assigned technical areas.
- Conduct technical literature searches and analyze information in support of research projects.
- Support development, application, and member training for program tools, research products, and other resources.
- Develop practical technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering judgment, creativity, and input from related disciplines.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, guidance documents, and other research deliverables.
- Communicate technical strategies, methods, and results to utility professionals, subject matter experts, program members, and other stakeholders.
- Build effective working relationships with utility advisors and national and international technical networks.
- Support proposal development, member engagement, and identification of research or service opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff and project team members, as appropriate.
Essential Skills
The EMF Engineer – Power Systems must have:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in electric power engineering, EMF engineering, applied electromagnetics, high-voltage engineering, or a closely related field.
- Working knowledge of electric power transmission or distribution systems, their major components, and/or operation.
- Ability and willingness to develop expertise in specialized technical areas, including EMF and RF assessment methods, electromagnetic shielding design, emerging power technologies, and applicable exposure guidelines.
- Knowledge of corona and field effects as they relate to EMF and RF sources is a plus.
- Proficiency in or interest in learning EMF/RF analysis tools and laboratory experimentation.
- Experience applying engineering analysis to practical technical problems.
- Ability to independently plan and complete defined technical assignments.
- Ability to interpret technical data and communicate conclusions accurately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.
Desirable Skills
The preferred EMF Engineer – Power Systems will have one or more of the following:
- Graduate degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of electromagnetics (low frequency to RF).
- Knowledge of transmission-line design and construction techniques (e.g. HVAC, HVDC overhead and underground transmission), conductor configurations, phase arrangements, grounding, shielding, or other factors which influence the generation of electric and magnetic fields.
- Experience with EMF modeling using Matlab, Python, Comsol, Ansys, NEC, etc for HVAC, HVDC, hybrid AC/DC, or other high-voltage systems.
- Hands-on experience conducting electric-field or magnetic-field measurements, including development of measurement plans and interpretation of results.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations related to EMF and RF from transmission and distribution systems affecting implanted medical devices, sensitive equipment, imaging systems, or navigation and communication systems.
- Familiarity with RF safety concepts, RF exposure assessment, or RF measurement and modeling methods.
- Familiarity with occupational or public EMF exposure guidelines and standards.
- Familiarity with the epidemiological history of EMF and impacts to human health.
- Experience working with electric utilities, research organizations, universities, government agencies, equipment manufacturers, or engineering consulting firms.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, reports, conference papers, or presentations.
About the Program:
The EMF Engineer – Power Systems will support EPRI’s P60 EMF/RF Health Assessment and Safety Program focuses on studying the potential impacts of electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and radio frequency (RF) exposure, associated with the electric transmission and distribution system, on workers and the public.
The program conducts research and develops practical technical resources related to electric and magnetic fields and radiofrequency exposure associated with transmission and distribution systems. It supports electric utilities in evaluating EMF and RF considerations for existing and emerging technologies, worker and public exposure, engineering design, and stakeholder communication.
What You Will Contribute
As an EMF Engineer - Power Systems, you will combine power-systems knowledge, engineering analysis, applied electromagnetics, and collaborative research to address complex utility challenges. Your work will help utilities better understand, measure, model, and communicate EMF and RF considerations across traditional infrastructure and emerging energy technologies.
The salary range for this position is $115,000 USD to $130,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
Job Title:
EMF Engineer – Power Systems
Location:
Dallas, TX, EPRI Charlotte Office, Knoxville, TN, Lenox, MA, Palo Alto, CA
Job Summary and Description:
The Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) Engineer – Power Systems is classified as a Technical Leader. The EMF Engineer - Power Systems will conduct and support research involving electric and magnetic fields associated with transmission and distribution systems, substations, and emerging electric-power technologies. The successful candidate will apply their skills and knowledge to EMF modeling, measurements, technical assessments, and research projects that address utility and industry needs.
The EMF Engineer - Power Systems will work independently on defined technical activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary subject matter experts, and interact with electric utilities and external technical organizations.
Essential knowledge of the EMF Engineer - Power Systems consists of electric power transmission or distribution systems, their major components, and/or operation while having interest in learning EMF/RF analysis tools and laboratory experimentation. Prior experience supporting EMF calculations and modeling as well as corona and field effects as they relate to EMF and RF sources is a plus.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
The EMF Engineer – Power Systems will:
- Perform EMF calculations and modeling, field measurements, data analysis, laboratory experiments, equipment calibration, interpretation of results, and related technical activities that support project objectives.
- Characterize electric and magnetic fields and radio frequency emissions from traditional and emerging technologies, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, hybrid transmission lines, energy storage systems, solar and wind farms, electric vehicle charging systems, and novel power-system assets and equipment.
- Work independently and within a team environment on technical activities with limited supervision.
- Coordinate technical activities with external contractors, consultants, universities, laboratories, and other research organizations.
- Assume responsibility for defined technical objectives and project tasks, including problems where established methods must be adapted creatively and imaginative thinking is required.
- Maintain familiarity with developments, research needs, and emerging issues in assigned technical areas.
- Conduct technical literature searches and analyze information in support of research projects.
- Support development, application, and member training for program tools, research products, and other resources.
- Develop practical technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering judgment, creativity, and input from related disciplines.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, guidance documents, and other research deliverables.
- Communicate technical strategies, methods, and results to utility professionals, subject matter experts, program members, and other stakeholders.
- Build effective working relationships with utility advisors and national and international technical networks.
- Support proposal development, member engagement, and identification of research or service opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff and project team members, as appropriate.
Essential Skills
The EMF Engineer – Power Systems must have:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in electric power engineering, EMF engineering, applied electromagnetics, high-voltage engineering, or a closely related field.
- Working knowledge of electric power transmission or distribution systems, their major components, and/or operation.
- Ability and willingness to develop expertise in specialized technical areas, including EMF and RF assessment methods, electromagnetic shielding design, emerging power technologies, and applicable exposure guidelines.
- Knowledge of corona and field effects as they relate to EMF and RF sources is a plus.
- Proficiency in or interest in learning EMF/RF analysis tools and laboratory experimentation.
- Experience applying engineering analysis to practical technical problems.
- Ability to independently plan and complete defined technical assignments.
- Ability to interpret technical data and communicate conclusions accurately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.
Desirable Skills
The preferred EMF Engineer – Power Systems will have one or more of the following:
- Graduate degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of electromagnetics (low frequency to RF).
- Knowledge of transmission-line design and construction techniques (e.g. HVAC, HVDC overhead and underground transmission), conductor configurations, phase arrangements, grounding, shielding, or other factors which influence the generation of electric and magnetic fields.
- Experience with EMF modeling using Matlab, Python, Comsol, Ansys, NEC, etc for HVAC, HVDC, hybrid AC/DC, or other high-voltage systems.
- Hands-on experience conducting electric-field or magnetic-field measurements, including development of measurement plans and interpretation of results.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations related to EMF and RF from transmission and distribution systems affecting implanted medical devices, sensitive equipment, imaging systems, or navigation and communication systems.
- Familiarity with RF safety concepts, RF exposure assessment, or RF measurement and modeling methods.
- Familiarity with occupational or public EMF exposure guidelines and standards.
- Familiarity with the epidemiological history of EMF and impacts to human health.
- Experience working with electric utilities, research organizations, universities, government agencies, equipment manufacturers, or engineering consulting firms.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, reports, conference papers, or presentations.
About the Program:
The EMF Engineer – Power Systems will support EPRI’s P60 EMF/RF Health Assessment and Safety Program focuses on studying the potential impacts of electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and radio frequency (RF) exposure, associated with the electric transmission and distribution system, on workers and the public.
The program conducts research and develops practical technical resources related to electric and magnetic fields and radiofrequency exposure associated with transmission and distribution systems. It supports electric utilities in evaluating EMF and RF considerations for existing and emerging technologies, worker and public exposure, engineering design, and stakeholder communication.
What You Will Contribute
As an EMF Engineer - Power Systems, you will combine power-systems knowledge, engineering analysis, applied electromagnetics, and collaborative research to address complex utility challenges. Your work will help utilities better understand, measure, model, and communicate EMF and RF considerations across traditional infrastructure and emerging energy technologies.
The salary range for this position is $115,000 USD to $130,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
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Mid Level Power Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level power engineer job?
Position yourself around concrete ownership: highlight projects where you led the design, troubleshooting, or commissioning from start to finish. Emphasize decisions you made independently and results you can quantify, such as uptime improvements or cost reductions. Tailor your application to the employer's sector, whether utilities, industrial facilities, or renewables, and make your specialized software and equipment experience prominent.
Which companies hire mid level power engineers?
Companies hiring mid level power engineers right now include Arcadis, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large utilities and energy companies, engineering consultancies, industrial manufacturers, and renewable energy developers, all of which need engineers who can operate with real autonomy on complex systems.
Are there remote mid level power engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role is more hands-on than many engineering disciplines. About 17% of mid level power engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in design, modeling, and project coordination roles. Field-heavy positions in commissioning, testing, or plant operations typically remain fully on-site.
How do I move up to a mid level power engineer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate expansion of scope over your first few years. Focus on owning entire workstreams rather than supporting others, building proficiency in tools like ETAP, SKM, or AutoCAD, and volunteering for projects that require coordination across teams. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing downtime or improving system efficiency, signals you are ready for greater responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level power engineers?
Mid Level power engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, complex electrical infrastructure that requires engineers who already have field experience and can step into project leadership without extensive onboarding.