Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Power Systems Engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand from the state's electric utilities, grid modernization initiatives, and advanced manufacturing sectors, at levels from entry-level engineers through principal and senior grid specialists. Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton are the primary hiring centers, where employers such as AEP (American Electric Power), FirstEnergy, and the Air Force Research Laboratory maintain long-term engineering workforces. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio are protection and relay engineering, transmission planning, and renewable integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerVertiv
Top cityWesterville, OH
Cities hiring8
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Healthcare Critical Power & Electrical Systems Engineering Lead
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Healthcare Critical Power & Electrical Systems Engineering Lead
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$115k - $145k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Resa Power
Sr. Service Field Tech - Power Systems Field Tech, II, III, or IV
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Sr. Service Field Tech - Power Systems Field Tech, II, III, or IV
Resa Power
North Ridgeville, Ohio
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$40 - $65/hr
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Millennium Control Systems
Power Systems Sr. Electrical Engineer
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Power Systems Sr. Electrical Engineer
Millennium Control Systems
Beachwood, Ohio
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
11-50

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Ohio CAT
Power Systems Field Service Supervisor
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Power Systems Field Service Supervisor
Ohio CAT
Broadview Heights, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Buckeye Power Sales
Power Systems Scheduler
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Power Systems Scheduler
Buckeye Power Sales
West Chester, Ohio
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$24 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Power Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Westerville
3 jobs
Marietta
1 job
Beachwood
1 job
Wickliffe
1 job
Cincinnati
1 job
West Chester
1 job
North Ridgeville
1 job
Broadview Heights
1 job

Power Systems Engineer Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Vertiv
Vertiv3 open roles
Qualdoc
Qualdoc1 open role
Lubrizol
Lubrizol1 open role

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in power systems engineer jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a power systems focus from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Ohio for senior and lead roles
  • Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, or ETAP
  • Working knowledge of NERC reliability standards and applicable FERC interconnection rules
  • Experience with substation design, protection schemes, or transmission planning studies
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with utilities, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders

Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a power systems engineer in Ohio?

The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. After gaining qualifying work experience, candidates sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to become a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio, a credential that is required for signing off on utility and grid design work.

How much do power systems engineers make in Ohio?

Power systems engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $120,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,330 for the lowest 10% to over $175,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire power systems engineers in Ohio?

Employers hiring power systems engineers in Ohio right now include Vertiv, Qualdoc, and Lubrizol, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of investor-owned utilities, federal research facilities, and grid infrastructure contractors means openings appear across a broad range of organization sizes and mission types.

Which Ohio cities have the most power systems engineer jobs?

Westerville, Marietta, and Beachwood account for the largest share of power systems engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors demand through AEP's headquarters and a growing clean-energy technology corridor, Cleveland draws hiring from FirstEnergy and its regional substation and transmission network, and Dayton benefits from federal defense and research contracts tied to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Are there remote power systems engineer jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they are limited. Power systems engineering is heavily fieldwork-dependent, with much of the role tied to substation sites, control rooms, and utility infrastructure that requires on-site presence. About 50% of power systems engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in planning, modeling, and grid studies work rather than commissioning or protection engineering.

How can I get hired as a power systems engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate role at one of Ohio's large investor-owned utilities or their engineering consultants, where rotational associate programs provide exposure across transmission, distribution, and protection disciplines before you specialize. AEP and FirstEnergy both run structured early-career engineering programs in Ohio, and smaller regional consulting firms that serve Ohio's utilities regularly hire candidates with strong academic projects or internship experience. Earning the Engineer in Training credential through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors before applying signals readiness and gives your application a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to power systems engineer jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to power systems engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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