Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center area across power generation, oil and gas, and utilities. Employers hiring right now include Fluor, CenterPoint Energy, and Sargent & Lundy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.
SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to:
Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Industrial Plants and Universities– Substation and Switchgear
Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS
SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.
Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include, but are not limited to:
Communication network equipment
Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.
Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.
Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software
Position:
Project Engineer - Automation
Position Experience Requirement:
Minimum of 7+ years
Past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements
Position Description:
Working alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas
Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers
Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction
Research of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions
Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.
Mentors their project team and teaches others in their disciplines.
Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal
Automation Design Specifications and drawings
Product configurations
Factory testing and procedures
Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures
Service reports
Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning.
Position skill requirements:
Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research
Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations
Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
Experience with server/client SCADA applications
Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
Willing to travel at least 50% of the time domestically and abroad
Additions skills but not requirements:
Experience with phase I/O style project management
Experience with SEL product configurations
Experience with IEC-61131 programming
Experience with Python programming
Experience with IT/OT Network design
Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)
Substation safety training
Work from home experience
Location Information:
Houston, TX-This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work. #INDD2
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.
Pay Range Data
New hires generally start between $110,000 - 175,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
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.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.
SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to:
Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Industrial Plants and Universities– Substation and Switchgear
Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS
SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.
Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include, but are not limited to:
Communication network equipment
Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.
Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.
Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software
Position:
Project Engineer - Automation
Position Experience Requirement:
Minimum of 7+ years
Past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements
Position Description:
Working alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas
Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers
Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction
Research of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions
Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.
Mentors their project team and teaches others in their disciplines.
Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal
Automation Design Specifications and drawings
Product configurations
Factory testing and procedures
Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures
Service reports
Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning.
Position skill requirements:
Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research
Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations
Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
Experience with server/client SCADA applications
Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
Willing to travel at least 50% of the time domestically and abroad
Additions skills but not requirements:
Experience with phase I/O style project management
Experience with SEL product configurations
Experience with IEC-61131 programming
Experience with Python programming
Experience with IT/OT Network design
Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)
Substation safety training
Work from home experience
Location Information:
Houston, TX-This position is located in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest you will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work. #INDD2
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.
Pay Range Data
New hires generally start between $110,000 - 175,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.
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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Who's Hiring
- Fluor12
- CenterPoint Energy6
- Sargent & Lundy5
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- Technology & Software3
Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a power systems engineer job in Houston?
Focus on Houston's Energy Corridor, where power generation companies, utilities, and large oil and gas operators concentrate most of their engineering hiring. Candidates with hands-on experience in grid reliability, substation design, or protection and control systems are in strongest demand locally. Familiarity with ERCOT, Texas's independent power grid, is a concrete differentiator that Houston employers look for and that candidates from other markets often lack.
Which companies hire power systems engineers in Houston?
Companies currently hiring power systems engineers in Houston include Fluor, CenterPoint Energy, and Sargent & Lundy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's employer base skews heavily toward integrated energy companies, independent power producers, and engineering consulting firms serving the petrochemical and utilities sectors.
Are there remote power systems engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, but with limits: power systems engineering is heavily field-oriented, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely analytical fields. About 27% of power systems engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote work most available for load flow modeling, protection relay coordination studies, and project engineering roles that don't require on-site presence at substations or generation facilities.
How can I get a power systems engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through engineering consulting firms and EPC contractors in the Energy Corridor, which regularly hire junior engineers for relay coordination, load studies, and design support. Internships with ERCOT-connected utilities or large industrial plant operators give Houston-specific grid exposure that stands out. Entry-level roles titled junior electrical engineer or power systems analyst are common stepping stones, and a background in MATLAB, ETAP, or PSS/E simulation software strengthens any early-career application here.
Which industries hire the most power systems engineers in Houston?
Houston power systems engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's position as the global hub for oil and gas, combined with its reliance on the ERCOT grid and a large base of independent power producers, drives sustained engineering demand across these sectors.
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