Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Power Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in defense contracting, federal energy infrastructure, and utility-scale power projects, with openings at every level from entry-level design roles through senior lead engineers. The heaviest hiring is in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where established employers such as Leidos, SAIC, and Dominion Energy maintain deep engineering workforces. Grid modernization, high-voltage transmission, and protection and controls are the sub-specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Virginia hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerCarter Machinery Company
Top cityChesapeake, VA
Cities hiring8
Work type50% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Carter Machinery Company Inc
Sales Assistant - Power Systems Division (Psd)
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Carter Machinery Company Inc
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Sales Assistant - Power Systems Division (Psd)
Carter Machinery Company Inc
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$23 - $28.91/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Chugach Government Solutions
Power Platform Systems Engineer
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Chugach Government Solutions
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Power Platform Systems Engineer
Chugach Government Solutions
Chesapeake, Virginia
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support
Systems Administration
$115k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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University of Virginia
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Climate and Power Systems Project
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University of Virginia
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Postdoctoral Research Associate: Climate and Power Systems Project
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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CDM Smith
Electrical Engineer 5 - Power Systems & Infrastructure Design
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Electrical Engineer 5 - Power Systems & Infrastructure Design
CDM Smith
Fairfax, Virginia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$115k - $202k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Power Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chesapeake
2 jobs
Mechanicsville
2 jobs
Fairfax
1 job
Manassas
1 job
Richmond
1 job
Sterling
1 job
Glen Allen
1 job
Charlottesville
1 job

Power Systems Engineer Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Carter Machinery Company
Carter Machinery Company3 open roles
Qualdoc
Qualdoc1 open role
Siemens
Siemens1 open role

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related power systems discipline
  • Professional Engineer license in Virginia or active licensure eligible for Virginia reciprocity
  • Experience with power system analysis tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, or ETAP
  • Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and IEEE power systems protection practices
  • Experience designing or analyzing transmission, substation, or distribution systems
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. federal security clearance for defense-sector roles

Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a power systems engineer in Virginia?

The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, followed by gaining qualifying experience under a licensed Professional Engineer before sitting for the PE exam administered through the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects. Passing the PE exam and obtaining Virginia licensure is the credential most employers require for independent engineering work, particularly in utility and infrastructure roles across the state.

How much do power systems engineers make in Virginia?

Power systems engineers in Virginia earn a median of about $148,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,590 for the lowest 10% to over $195,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire power systems engineers in Virginia?

Employers hiring power systems engineers in Virginia right now include Carter Machinery Company, Qualdoc, and Siemens, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and Dominion Energy's regional operations means demand is spread across both government-adjacent and commercial utility employers throughout the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most power systems engineer jobs?

Chesapeake, Mechanicsville, and Fairfax account for the largest share of power systems engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and defense contractors drives volume there, Richmond anchors Dominion Energy's corporate and engineering operations, and Hampton Roads supports a substantial Navy and shipyard-linked power infrastructure workforce.

Are there remote power systems engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're uncommon. Power systems engineering is fundamentally a field-oriented and lab-intensive discipline, so most roles require on-site or hybrid presence for substation work, site surveys, and system commissioning. About 100% of power systems engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the remote-eligible work concentrated in modeling, simulation, and load-flow analysis tasks.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate rotational or junior engineer programs at Dominion Energy or large defense contractors such as Leidos and SAIC, both of which recruit from Virginia Tech, George Mason, and Old Dominion University engineering programs. Candidates with an EIT designation from the Virginia Board strengthen their applications immediately. Adjacent roles in electrical design, protection relay testing, or substation inspection also serve as direct entry points into full power systems engineering positions.

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

You can find and apply to power systems engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from each listing.

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