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At Excel Engineering, we are the power behind our clients' processes.
We are a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. For over 30 years, we've partnered with leading companies across industries to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance.
Our work spans sectors including life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil & gas, and utilities, giving our team the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects.
What sets us apart is our approach. We build long-term partnerships by understanding our clients' operations and acting as an extension of their team. If you're passionate about leading people, driving technical excellence, and making a meaningful impact, Excel Engineering offers an opportunity to do just that.
Role Overview
As an Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Power Systems, you'll lead a team of talented engineers while supporting strategic, technical, and project execution initiatives. This role combines people leadership with engineering expertise, requiring someone who can mentor team members, ensure project success, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the department.
You'll help shape the future of the team by focusing on five key areas: leadership, project execution, technical excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring, and developing engineers through coaching, feedback, and career development planning
- Building a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
- Supporting recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities
- Overseeing projects from proposal development through successful completion
- Managing project staffing, workload balancing, budgets, and resource utilization
- Identifying project risks and ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards
- Providing technical guidance and serving as a resource for complex engineering challenges
- Establishing and maintaining engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
- Supporting business development efforts through client engagement, proposal development, and opportunity identification
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality project delivery
- Participating in department planning, leadership initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
- Supporting company goals through strategic planning, financial awareness, and operational excellence
Experience
- 5-9 years of relevant engineering experience
- Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or people leadership experience
- Experience leading engineering projects, client relationships, and technical teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or recognized equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Qualifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required within one year
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to coach and develop engineering professionals
- Strong understanding of project management principles, budgeting, and resource planning
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Willingness to travel up to 30%
Technical Skills That Will Set You Apart
- Experience with ETAP, and/or SKM Power Tools
- Power system studies and analysis
- Project financial management
- Resource planning and team leadership
- Development of engineering standards, procedures, and quality systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
We Offer...
- Growth & Development: Leadership development, continuing education, and technical training opportunities.
- Career Advancement Support: Assistance in obtaining professional licensure and certifications.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Wellness Focus: Access to programs designed to support your overall wellbeing.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and a flexible work environment.
- Flexibility & Trust: A culture built around accountability, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Share the Talent, Share the Rewards: We value great people recommending great people, which is why our employee referral program is designed to reward you continuously.
We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. At Excel Engineering, we're proud of our positive, high-performing culture where teamwork, continuous improvement, and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you'll love being part of our team.
Excel Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work, our teams, and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.
At Excel Engineering, we are the power behind our clients' processes.
We are a full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and power systems. For over 30 years, we've partnered with leading companies across industries to deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and performance.
Our work spans sectors including life sciences, consumer goods, chemical, oil & gas, and utilities, giving our team the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects.
What sets us apart is our approach. We build long-term partnerships by understanding our clients' operations and acting as an extension of their team. If you're passionate about leading people, driving technical excellence, and making a meaningful impact, Excel Engineering offers an opportunity to do just that.
Role Overview
As an Electrical Engineering Supervisor - Power Systems, you'll lead a team of talented engineers while supporting strategic, technical, and project execution initiatives. This role combines people leadership with engineering expertise, requiring someone who can mentor team members, ensure project success, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the department.
You'll help shape the future of the team by focusing on five key areas: leadership, project execution, technical excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic alignment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring, and developing engineers through coaching, feedback, and career development planning
- Building a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
- Supporting recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities
- Overseeing projects from proposal development through successful completion
- Managing project staffing, workload balancing, budgets, and resource utilization
- Identifying project risks and ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards
- Providing technical guidance and serving as a resource for complex engineering challenges
- Establishing and maintaining engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
- Supporting business development efforts through client engagement, proposal development, and opportunity identification
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality project delivery
- Participating in department planning, leadership initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
- Supporting company goals through strategic planning, financial awareness, and operational excellence
Experience
- 5-9 years of relevant engineering experience
- Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or people leadership experience
- Experience leading engineering projects, client relationships, and technical teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or recognized equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Qualifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required within one year
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to coach and develop engineering professionals
- Strong understanding of project management principles, budgeting, and resource planning
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Willingness to travel up to 30%
Technical Skills That Will Set You Apart
- Experience with ETAP, and/or SKM Power Tools
- Power system studies and analysis
- Project financial management
- Resource planning and team leadership
- Development of engineering standards, procedures, and quality systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
We Offer...
- Growth & Development: Leadership development, continuing education, and technical training opportunities.
- Career Advancement Support: Assistance in obtaining professional licensure and certifications.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Wellness Focus: Access to programs designed to support your overall wellbeing.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and a flexible work environment.
- Flexibility & Trust: A culture built around accountability, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Share the Talent, Share the Rewards: We value great people recommending great people, which is why our employee referral program is designed to reward you continuously.
We offer a competitive salary and great benefits. At Excel Engineering, we're proud of our positive, high-performing culture where teamwork, continuous improvement, and a service-oriented mindset help us do our best work every day. If you enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you'll love being part of our team.
Excel Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
We value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our work, our teams, and the solutions we deliver to clients. We encourage candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering to apply. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in power systems engineering jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a power systems focus or equivalent
- Proficiency in power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSS/E, or PowerWorld
- Experience with protection and control design or relay coordination studies
- Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and IEEE power engineering standards
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure preferred
- Experience with transmission planning, load flow studies, or substation design
Tips for Your Power Systems Engineering Job Search
Tailor your resume to grid standards
List the specific IEEE standards and grid codes you've worked with, such as IEEE 2800 or NERC CIP, rather than generic 'power systems experience.' Recruiters and hiring managers in this field scan for exact standards compliance and tool names like PSCAD or PowerWorld.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists power systems engineering openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project type
Transmission planning, distribution automation, and renewable integration roles require different core skills. Narrow your search by project type before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to the scope, whether that's bulk power or distributed energy resources.
Highlight software proficiency on your resume
Employers distinguish candidates by the tools they've used in production work. Name the simulation and analysis packages you've run on real projects, such as ETAP, PSS/E, or CYME, and note the study types completed, like load flow, fault, or arc-flash analysis.
Prepare for a technical screening round
Most power systems engineering interviews include a problem-solving stage covering symmetrical components, per-unit analysis, or protection coordination. Practice working through fault calculations by hand so you can explain your reasoning clearly, not just produce an answer.
Negotiate using PE licensure as leverage
If you hold a Professional Engineer license, bring it up explicitly during offer negotiation. Many utilities and contractors budget a separate premium for licensed engineers because it unlocks stamping authority, and that value is rarely built into the initial offer automatically.
Power Systems Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most power systems engineerings?
The companies hiring the most power systems engineerings right now include GE Aerospace, Sargent & Lundy, and MISO, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utility companies, energy consultancies, and defense contractors consistently represent the largest share of open roles.
How many power systems engineering jobs are remote?
About 68% of power systems engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share is lower than in software disciplines. Roles focused on modeling, simulation, and planning studies, such as transmission planning and load forecasting, are more likely to offer remote flexibility than positions requiring on-site substation or field work.
How do you become a power systems engineering?
You start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, taking coursework in power systems analysis, machines, and electromagnetics. From there, you gain hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles at utilities or engineering consultancies, build proficiency in industry tools like PSS/E or ETAP, and work toward a Professional Engineer license by passing the FE exam and accumulating supervised engineering experience.
How do you get hired in power systems engineering with little experience?
Entry-level candidates stand out by demonstrating practical exposure through senior capstone projects, university research, or internships at electric utilities and grid operators. Showing familiarity with at least one industry analysis tool, even from academic projects, signals readiness. Targeting smaller engineering consultancies or municipal utilities can also lower the barrier to a first role compared to large investor-owned utilities.
What does the power systems engineering interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview covering power systems fundamentals such as fault analysis, protection principles, and per-unit calculations. A second round often involves a panel with senior engineers or a practical problem-solving exercise. Some employers, particularly utilities, add a final interview with a hiring manager focused on project experience and professional development goals.
Where can I find and apply to power systems engineering jobs?
You can find and apply to power systems engineering jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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