Remote Electrical Engineer Jobs
Remote Electrical Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for roles in defense, semiconductors, renewable energy, and embedded systems. Employers hiring remotely right now include Lake Superior Consulting, Harley Ellis Devereaux, and YA. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer to our Power team. This role can be performed from anywhere in the United States.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
- Reviews and prepares technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
- Prepares proposal writeups and estimates based on client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
- Develops, approves, and co-ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met.
- Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for the purpose of discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control criteria.
- Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the immediate project.
- Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria.
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives.
- Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Over 10 years of working experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Possess experience in the study, technical knowledge, and design expertise of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries, with a heavy emphasis on utility substations.
- Possess knowledge in the design of medium and high voltage power distribution and transmission, including load flow, short circuit and grounding studies, transformer sizing and cable sizing.
- Possess experience in preparing layouts, elevation views, installation details, grounding, lighting, cable trays and conduit layout drawings is required.
- Possess exceptional communication skills (client relations, team project communications, and proposal and report development).
- The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing technical specification of the electrical equipment, evaluation of proposals, and will be able to review vendor drawings.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of design of renewable energy facilities such as solar and wind farms.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with HVDC projects.
- The ideal candidate will have experience conducting projects using a 3D design software.
- The ideal candidate will be registered as a Professional Engineer in the United States.
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.
- Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.
Additional Information
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer to our Power team. This role can be performed from anywhere in the United States.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assigns and outlines work, advises on technical problems, and reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
- Reviews and prepares technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.
- Prepares proposal writeups and estimates based on client Request for Proposals (RFPs).
- Develops, approves, and co-ordinates work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality, and time are met.
- Requires effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, and associates for the purpose of discussing design problems, explaining design features and specifications, and other project control criteria.
- Establishes and maintains client contacts to seek or provide technical information related to the immediate project.
- Analyses problems, organizes investigations, and determines specific design criteria.
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives.
- Is required to have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Over 10 years of working experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Possess experience in the study, technical knowledge, and design expertise of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls for a broad range of industries, with a heavy emphasis on utility substations.
- Possess knowledge in the design of medium and high voltage power distribution and transmission, including load flow, short circuit and grounding studies, transformer sizing and cable sizing.
- Possess experience in preparing layouts, elevation views, installation details, grounding, lighting, cable trays and conduit layout drawings is required.
- Possess exceptional communication skills (client relations, team project communications, and proposal and report development).
- The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing technical specification of the electrical equipment, evaluation of proposals, and will be able to review vendor drawings.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of design of renewable energy facilities such as solar and wind farms.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with HVDC projects.
- The ideal candidate will have experience conducting projects using a 3D design software.
- The ideal candidate will be registered as a Professional Engineer in the United States.
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.
- Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.
Additional Information
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Who's Hiring
- Lake Superior Consulting17
- Harley Ellis Devereaux13
- YA10
- Plug Power9
- Siemens8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services39
- Construction & Real Estate37
- Manufacturing13
- Technology & Software10
- Distribution & Wholesale9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote electrical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency with CAD or EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, or MATLAB
- Experience with power systems, circuit design, or embedded systems depending on the sub-field
- Familiarity with industry standards including NEC, IEEE, IEC, or UL requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status for regulated roles
- Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance for defense and government contract positions
Tips for Your Remote Electrical Engineer Job Search
Build a portfolio around remote-ready deliverables
Remote electrical engineer employers want proof you can produce without supervision. Document your schematics, simulation outputs, and design rationale in shared formats like PDF reports or version-controlled repositories so hiring teams can review your work asynchronously before an interview.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote electrical engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Applying within the first few days of a posting going live puts you ahead of the majority of applicants.
Demonstrate async communication skills explicitly
Remote engineering teams depend on written clarity. In your resume and cover letter, call out specific tools you use for async collaboration, such as Confluence, Notion, or structured email updates, and give one concrete example of how you kept a distributed team aligned on a technical decision.
Match your experience to remote-first sectors
Defense, renewable energy, and semiconductor companies run large distributed engineering teams and post remote electrical engineer roles consistently. Aligning your resume language and project examples to the specific vocabulary of those sectors, such as power systems, PCB design, or embedded firmware, improves how your application reads to their hiring teams.
Prepare for remote technical interviews with shared tools
Remote electrical engineer interviews often use collaborative whiteboards or shared simulation environments instead of in-person whiteboard sessions. Practice walking through circuit analysis and design trade-offs out loud while screen-sharing, since your ability to explain reasoning clearly carries as much weight as the answer itself.
Remote Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote electrical engineer job?
Target companies with established remote engineering teams, such as defense contractors, renewable energy firms, and hardware startups that build distributed product teams. Remote employers screen for strong async written communication, self-directed project management, and proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and cloud-based CAD platforms. Candidates who document their design decisions clearly and can manage deliverables without in-person oversight stand out.
Which companies hire remote electrical engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote electrical engineers include Lake Superior Consulting, Harley Ellis Devereaux, and YA, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote roles for this field appear most often at remote-first defense contractors, distributed hardware and semiconductor firms, and renewable energy companies operating across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote electrical engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level electrical engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with limited hands-on supervision. Remote-first startups and smaller distributed hardware teams are more likely to take a chance on newer engineers. A strong portfolio of personal or academic projects, simulation work, and clear documentation of your design process can substitute for formal work history.
Do you need a degree for remote electrical engineer jobs?
Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated skills and real project output alongside formal credentials. A BSEE or related degree is listed as a requirement in most postings, yet candidates who show hands-on circuit design, firmware work, or published engineering projects can sometimes qualify without a traditional four-year degree, especially at smaller remote-first firms hiring for specific technical skills.
Which industries hire the most remote electrical engineers?
Remote electrical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors hire electrical engineers remotely because their product and systems work can be structured around asynchronous design reviews, simulation tools, and distributed cross-functional teams.
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