Power Systems Engineer Jobs

Power Systems Engineer jobs are open across utilities, defense, renewables, and heavy industry, from entry-level to principal and lead, with specializations in grid protection, power electronics, and transmission planning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles391+
Top stateTexas
Top employerSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type42% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Dennis Group
Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Power Systems)
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Power Systems)
Dennis Group
Carlsbad, California
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$115k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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Dennis Group
Electrical Engineer, Mid-Level (Power Systems)
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Electrical Engineer, Mid-Level (Power Systems)
Dennis Group
Springfield, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$90k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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GE Vernova
Lead Power Plant Systems Program Manager (Outage Engineering, AI & System Integration) Relocation Assistance
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GE Vernova
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Lead Power Plant Systems Program Manager (Outage Engineering, AI & System Integration) Relocation Assistance
GE Vernova
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$98k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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AMD
Power and Performance Systems Design Engineer
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AMD
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Power and Performance Systems Design Engineer
AMD
Austin, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Firmware Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Globex Digital
Power Systems Engineer
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Power Systems Engineer
Globex Digital
Oakland, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Power Systems Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
    Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories19
  • Sargent & Lundy
    Sargent & Lundy18
  • Resa Power
    Resa Power9
  • Siemens
    Siemens8
  • DNV
    DNV7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services59
  • Energy25
  • Technology & Software22
  • Manufacturing13
  • Electronics & Hardware13

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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