Senior Level Power Systems Engineer Jobs
Senior level power systems engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of system architecture decisions, project outcomes, and the technical teams that deliver them. Openings skew toward 47% remote and hybrid arrangements across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, with employers like Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Ghafari Associates, and Eaton hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Application Engineer to join our Global Accounts team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with industrial power system customers across multiple regions. If you enjoy solving problems in a fast paced environment and have a deep understanding of power systems and SEL products, this role is for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Application Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
- Developing and teaching expertise in power systems and SEL products.
- Assisting customers with SEL products through visits, demos, training, and calls.
- Providing innovative solutions to complex problems, independently supporting customers.
- Contributing to product specs, application/testing software, and literature.
- Presenting at SEL marketing events, industry meetings, and conferences.
- Teaching SEL University courses in core and other areas.
- Publishing application guides, software tools, course materials, and technical papers; review others’ work.
- Mentoring and leading team members, serving as an experienced advisor.
- Enhancing customer feedback processes, training materials, and lead improvement initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if you have…
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years in power systems, industrial applications in either protection or automation as well as a fundamental understanding of metering
- Skills in teaching power system principles and concepts
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- The ability to actively identify and pursue ways to improve customer experience
- An innovative mind and encourage experimentation to find new solutions
- The ability to gain the confidence and trust of others easily
- Willingness to travel 25-50%, depending on location
LOCATION
We are open to filling this position in multiple locations. If you are an internal US employee located elsewhere, please don’t let location hinder you from applying.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range Data: $82,000 - $193,900 per year. We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Application Engineer to join our Global Accounts team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with industrial power system customers across multiple regions. If you enjoy solving problems in a fast paced environment and have a deep understanding of power systems and SEL products, this role is for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Application Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
- Developing and teaching expertise in power systems and SEL products.
- Assisting customers with SEL products through visits, demos, training, and calls.
- Providing innovative solutions to complex problems, independently supporting customers.
- Contributing to product specs, application/testing software, and literature.
- Presenting at SEL marketing events, industry meetings, and conferences.
- Teaching SEL University courses in core and other areas.
- Publishing application guides, software tools, course materials, and technical papers; review others’ work.
- Mentoring and leading team members, serving as an experienced advisor.
- Enhancing customer feedback processes, training materials, and lead improvement initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if you have…
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years in power systems, industrial applications in either protection or automation as well as a fundamental understanding of metering
- Skills in teaching power system principles and concepts
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- The ability to actively identify and pursue ways to improve customer experience
- An innovative mind and encourage experimentation to find new solutions
- The ability to gain the confidence and trust of others easily
- Willingness to travel 25-50%, depending on location
LOCATION
We are open to filling this position in multiple locations. If you are an internal US employee located elsewhere, please don’t let location hinder you from applying.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range Data: $82,000 - $193,900 per year. We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
BENEFITS
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Senior Level Power Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level power systems engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned complex power systems projects from design through commissioning, not just contributed to them. Strong candidates demonstrate fluency in grid interconnection standards, protection coordination, or large-scale renewable integration, and can show they have mentored junior staff or led cross-functional technical teams. Published work, PE licensure, and a portfolio of delivered projects all sharpen a candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire senior level power systems engineers?
Companies hiring senior level power systems engineers right now include Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Ghafari Associates, and Eaton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from utilities, large engineering and consulting firms, defense contractors, and independent power producers that need engineers who can lead programs rather than work within them.
Are there remote senior level power systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though the share depends heavily on project phase and employer type. About 47% of senior level power systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in planning, modeling, and standards work than in substation construction or field commissioning assignments.
What makes a power systems engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage are accountable for technical direction on major systems, set design standards others follow, and resolve the high-stakes problems that escalate from mid-level staff. They routinely mentor engineers, coordinate across disciplines, and interface directly with clients or regulators, meaning communication and judgment carry as much weight as technical skill.
Which industries hire the most senior level power systems engineers?
Senior Level power systems engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they are managing large capital programs, grid modernization initiatives, or defense energy systems that require engineers with both deep expertise and the authority to make binding technical decisions.