Power Systems Engineering Jobs
Power systems engineering jobs are open across utilities, energy, defense, and infrastructure firms, from entry-level engineer to principal and chief engineer, with specializations in grid protection, transmission planning, and substation design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
THE ROLE
AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high growth area in our business that unlocks an electric distribution utility’s ability to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Manager, Power Systems Engineering, you will be involved in all aspects of the successful delivery of solutions to multiple customers. You will lead a team of engineers who will design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test the deployment of our systems. You will prioritize work and manage project risks. You and your team will interact and coordinate with multiple organizations within AspenTech including cross functional Engineering Teams, the Project Management Office, and the Software Development Organization. For our customers, throughout the project lifecycles, you will be the primary contact for ADMS project planning and the first point of escalation for project issues. This position also gives you broad exposure to the entire ADMS solution including maintenance applications, applications for locating faults, applications for managing voltage and reactive load, applications for managing outages and crews, applications for managing switch orders, and system interfaces.
YOUR IMPACT
- Identify critical path and dependent tasks to reach successful project milestones.
- Prioritize, develop, and monitor work schedules that drive the team toward project milestones.
- Prioritization of resource allocation between multiple projects.
- Provide guidance and direction to team when troubleshooting technical issues.
- First escalation path for ADMS project issues – responsible for escalating to their manager if the issue cannot be resolved.
- Lead daily standups with their team.
- Communicate project status/updates to management and governance teams.
- Identification of project risks and development/communication of mitigation plans.
- Work with development to communicate issue priority and need-by.
- Document problem statements and communicate plans which are appropriate for the audience.
- Lead key workshops with customers.
- Ensure crew adherence to company policies, processes and procedures.
- Upskill crew members and identify career growth opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with electrical power system models, SCADA, and outage management.
- Experience managing a complex technical project and demonstrated competency across project lifecycle.
- Established track record of leading, developing, and motivating diverse technical teams to achieve high performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using software tools for organization, prioritization, work tracking, and coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and proactive outlook.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines.
- Willing to work a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) from the Medina, MN office.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $139,900.00 - $174,900.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.
INTRODUCTION
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
THE ROLE
AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a high growth area in our business that unlocks an electric distribution utility’s ability to monitor, manage, control, and optimize the grid. As a Manager, Power Systems Engineering, you will be involved in all aspects of the successful delivery of solutions to multiple customers. You will lead a team of engineers who will design, build, configure, troubleshoot, and test the deployment of our systems. You will prioritize work and manage project risks. You and your team will interact and coordinate with multiple organizations within AspenTech including cross functional Engineering Teams, the Project Management Office, and the Software Development Organization. For our customers, throughout the project lifecycles, you will be the primary contact for ADMS project planning and the first point of escalation for project issues. This position also gives you broad exposure to the entire ADMS solution including maintenance applications, applications for locating faults, applications for managing voltage and reactive load, applications for managing outages and crews, applications for managing switch orders, and system interfaces.
YOUR IMPACT
- Identify critical path and dependent tasks to reach successful project milestones.
- Prioritize, develop, and monitor work schedules that drive the team toward project milestones.
- Prioritization of resource allocation between multiple projects.
- Provide guidance and direction to team when troubleshooting technical issues.
- First escalation path for ADMS project issues – responsible for escalating to their manager if the issue cannot be resolved.
- Lead daily standups with their team.
- Communicate project status/updates to management and governance teams.
- Identification of project risks and development/communication of mitigation plans.
- Work with development to communicate issue priority and need-by.
- Document problem statements and communicate plans which are appropriate for the audience.
- Lead key workshops with customers.
- Ensure crew adherence to company policies, processes and procedures.
- Upskill crew members and identify career growth opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience with electrical power system models, SCADA, and outage management.
- Experience managing a complex technical project and demonstrated competency across project lifecycle.
- Established track record of leading, developing, and motivating diverse technical teams to achieve high performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using software tools for organization, prioritization, work tracking, and coordination.
- Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and proactive outlook.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize work within tight timelines.
- Willing to work a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) from the Medina, MN office.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $139,900.00 - $174,900.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Generac Power Systems118
- Arcadis71
- Monolithic Power Systems53
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories23
- DNV19
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing179
- Consulting & Professional Services155
- Electronics & Hardware89
- Construction & Real Estate74
- Energy43
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 Generac Power Systems, Arcadis, and Monolithic Power Systems, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 15% of power systems engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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