Power Systems Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Power Systems Engineer jobs in North Carolina are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in electric utilities, defense and aerospace systems, and clean energy development, with openings at every level from entry-level protection and relay technicians through senior transmission planning engineers. Charlotte, Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park area account for the largest share of hiring, where employers like Duke Energy, ABB, and the Tennessee Valley Authority regional operations maintain consistent rosters. Grid modernization, renewable integration, and high-voltage transmission design are the most in-demand specialties across North Carolina right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems. You’ll work closely with customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that power critical infrastructure. This is a hybrid role with approximately 50% travel throughout the Southeast Region of the United States.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. In addition to salary, this position also offers paid overtime and a company vehicle.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) team is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems & Microgrid control solutions. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and switchgear controls related components.
What you’ll do:
- Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Breaker Control Schemes, Generator Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Generator Paralleling Switchgear etc.).
- Quote general turnkey control schemes (analyze specifications, price all applicable labor and materials, write a proposed scope of work, etc.)
- Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
- Troubleshoot systems both onsite and remotely.
- Select components and create bill of materials.
- Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of experience working with PLC programming and power distribution controls experience OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
- All candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed on the job posting. No relocation will be offered for this role. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering license
- Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience with power system controls
Skills:
- Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
- Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
- Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
- Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
- Computer literacy. Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
- Knowledge of parts, part masters, bill of materials.
- Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
- Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
- Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
- Experience with AutoCAD
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is seeking a Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our industry-leading team. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of complex projects involving the design, programming, installation, startup, maintenance, and optimization of automated control and power management systems. You’ll work closely with customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions that power critical infrastructure. This is a hybrid role with approximately 50% travel throughout the Southeast Region of the United States.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. In addition to salary, this position also offers paid overtime and a company vehicle.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) team is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems & Microgrid control solutions. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and switchgear controls related components.
What you’ll do:
- Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Data concentrators, Multi-function Protection Relays, Breaker Control Schemes, Generator Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Automatic Power Transfer applications (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Generator Paralleling Switchgear etc.).
- Quote general turnkey control schemes (analyze specifications, price all applicable labor and materials, write a proposed scope of work, etc.)
- Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
- Troubleshoot systems both onsite and remotely.
- Select components and create bill of materials.
- Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of experience working with PLC programming and power distribution controls experience OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of power distribution controls experience.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
- All candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed on the job posting. No relocation will be offered for this role. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering license
- Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience with power system controls
Skills:
- Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
- Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
- Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
- Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
- Computer literacy. Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
- Knowledge of parts, part masters, bill of materials.
- Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
- Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
- Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
- Experience with AutoCAD
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in power systems engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Active North Carolina Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems
- Experience with power system modeling and simulation tools such as PSS/E or PSCAD
- Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and IEEE interconnection requirements
- Proficiency in protection and relay coordination studies for transmission or distribution systems
- Familiarity with SCADA platforms and energy management system integration
Power Systems Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a power systems engineer in North Carolina?
You become a power systems engineer in North Carolina by earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and then pursuing licensure through the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam followed by the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam after gaining sufficient supervised experience. A Professional Engineer license is required for roles involving public utility design and transmission planning, and most North Carolina employers in the utility and defense sectors treat PE licensure as a hiring baseline for mid-career and senior positions.
How much do power systems engineers make in North Carolina?
Power systems engineers in North Carolina earn a median of about $112,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,130 for the lowest 10% to over $173,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire power systems engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring power systems engineers in North Carolina right now include Amgen, Eaton, and Linxon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large investor-owned and municipal utilities, along with defense contractors operating near Fort Liberty and the Research Triangle, make the state one of the more consistently active markets for this specialty.
Which North Carolina cities have the most power systems engineer jobs?
Raleigh, Charlotte, and Cornelius have the most power systems engineer openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because Duke Energy's corporate headquarters and major transmission operations are based there, while Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park corridor draw significant activity from technology-adjacent utilities, defense contractors, and engineering consulting firms with large North Carolina offices.
Are there remote power systems engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Power systems engineering frequently requires on-site work at substations, control rooms, and generation facilities, which limits full remote arrangements. About 80% of power systems engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve modeling, simulation, or planning work rather than field operations or commissioning roles.
How can I get hired as a power systems engineer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to Duke Energy's early career engineering program or graduate rotational programs run by large North Carolina utilities and defense contractors, which are specifically designed for candidates without professional experience. New graduates can also pursue entry-level protection and controls technician roles or distribution engineering associate positions, which serve as a bridge into full power systems engineering work. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating and building exposure to PSS/E or ETAP through coursework or senior design projects gives candidates a measurable edge in North Carolina hiring processes.
Where can I find and apply to power systems engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to power systems engineer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings pulled from active employers in the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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