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Posting Details
- Posted on July 31, 2026
Locations
San Diego
705 Palomar Airport Rd
Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA
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705 Palomar Airport Rd
Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA
- On-site
- Travel Required: Yes
- Pay or shift range: $115,000 USD to $140,000 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. - Electrical Engineering
- Full-Time
- Requisition #: ELECT001322
Description
About the Job
We are seeking experienced Electrical Engineers with strong technical capabilities to support and advance our building electrical engineering practice. The Building Electrical Group is responsible for all building electrical systems including lighting, fire protection and low voltage for food and beverage production facilities. The professional will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments. His/her specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Lead in designing electrical systems for building power, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
- Take the lead in documenting all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, etc.
- Designing lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs. Coordinating fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
- Designing fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
- Designing low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
- Producing bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
- Procuring long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
- Manage electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
- Project planning and feasibility studies.
- Take the lead in participating in and supporting department-wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
- Researching electrical building/power materials and best practices
- Assists with interviewing and hiring new team members
- Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
- Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor
About You
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree
- 8-11 years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
- 8-11 years of work experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations, and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
- 8-11 years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
- 8-11 years of work experience in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
- FE or PE tracked desirable.
- Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25% - 35%.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in power systems engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems
- Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as ETAP, PSS/E, or PowerWorld
- Experience with protection relay configuration, coordination studies, and fault analysis
- Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and IEEE power system standards
- Hands-on experience with transmission, distribution, or substation design
- Professional Engineer license or active progress toward PE licensure
Tips for Your Power Systems Engineer Job Search
Quantify your protection relay work
Hiring managers want specifics. List the relay families you've programmed, the fault currents you've calculated, and the substations you've commissioned. Generic claims about 'protection experience' won't separate your resume from the stack.
Match your specialization to the employer type
Utilities prioritize NERC reliability standards and transmission planning. Defense contractors want power electronics and EMI hardening. Renewable developers need inverter controls and interconnection study experience. Read the posting carefully and reorder your bullet points to lead with what matches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists power systems engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Earn your PE license before you need it
Many utility and public-sector roles require a Professional Engineer license to sign off on designs. Start logging your work experience hours under a licensed PE now so you're eligible to sit the PE exam when postings require it.
Prepare load flow and fault study walk-throughs
Interviewers at utilities and EPC firms routinely ask you to walk through a short-circuit or load flow analysis you've run. Have a real project ready, name the software you used, and be able to explain how your results influenced the design decision.
Follow up with technical details after interviews
A follow-up note that references a specific technical question from the interview, and adds a detail you didn't fully cover, stands out far more than a generic thank-you. Power engineering hiring teams are small and remember candidates who demonstrate depth.
Power Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most power systems engineers?
The companies hiring the most power systems engineers right now include Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Sargent & Lundy, and Resa Power, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utilities, defense contractors, and renewable energy developers consistently represent the bulk of active demand.
How many power systems engineer jobs are remote?
About 58% of power systems engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than the broader engineering average because much of the work involves on-site commissioning, substation visits, and facility coordination. Roles focused on modeling, simulation, and protection relay settings reviews tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a power systems engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, taking electives in power systems analysis, machines, and controls. Gain hands-on experience through internships at utilities or EPC firms. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, log supervised work experience, and sit the Professional Engineer exam. Familiarity with industry-standard software like ETAP or PSS/E is expected before most employers will interview you seriously.
Can you get a power systems engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level roles at utilities and engineering consultancies do hire new graduates, but you'll need to show more than coursework. Internship experience at a utility or EPC firm, a senior capstone project involving load flow or protection coordination, and demonstrated software skills in ETAP or PowerWorld all help. Rotating programs at large utilities are a structured path in without years of prior experience.
What does the power systems engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering protection basics and power systems fundamentals, and an in-person or panel round where you walk through past projects in detail. Some utilities add a written or software-based assessment. Defense and government contractors often require a background check and may ask about security clearance eligibility before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to power systems engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to power systems engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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