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, Sargent & Lundy, and AECOM. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Transformers
Native American Transformer Services, Inc. | Remote, with Travel to Client Sites | Full-Time | $120,000–$140,000
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead engineering assessments, diagnostics, and lifecycle management for power transformers across our utility and industrial project portfolio. This role owns technical evaluations from 5 MVA distribution units through 500+ MVA power transformers, drives advanced testing and root cause failure analysis, and provides engineering oversight at client sites nationwide. The ideal candidate combines deep transformer applications expertise with the judgment to mentor junior engineers and the credibility to coordinate directly with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering assessments and diagnostics for power transformers ranging from 5 MVA to 500+ MVA, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Perform and interpret advanced transformer testing, including Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), Power Factor Testing, and Insulation Resistance Testing.
Develop comprehensive technical reports and repair recommendations based on thorough engineering evaluations.
Conduct root cause failure analyses and provide refurbishment recommendations to extend transformer lifespan.
Review and approve engineering drawings, test plans, and work instructions to ensure compliance with IEEE and NETA standards.
Travel to client facilities nationwide to provide engineering oversight and technical guidance on transformer projects.
Partner with project managers and operations leaders to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
Mentor junior engineers on transformer applications, testing methodologies, and reliability engineering practices.
Support utility interconnection projects involving substation transformers, collector substations, and renewable generation facilities.
Evaluate transformer protection systems, differential relays, overcurrent protection, and system coordination requirements.
Develop transformer replacement and modernization strategies for aging infrastructure.
Coordinate engineering activities with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and commissioning teams.
Drive transformer asset performance improvements through advanced diagnostics and condition-based maintenance initiatives.
Ensure compliance with IEEE, NETA, utility standards, and transformer industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university.
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with a strong focus on power transformers.
Demonstrated expertise in transformer diagnostics, including DGA, Power Factor Testing, Insulation Resistance Testing, and Turns Ratio Testing.
Hands-on experience with root cause failure analysis and transformer refurbishment/replacement recommendations.
Working knowledge of transformer protection systems – differential relays, overcurrent protection, and system coordination.
Experience supporting utility interconnection projects, substation transformers, and renewable generation facilities.
Strong knowledge of IEEE and NETA standards; familiarity with NEC requirements.
Proven ability to review and approve engineering drawings, test plans, and work instructions.
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers.
Willingness to travel to client sites nationwide.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Background in short circuit analysis, load flow studies, and substation engineering.
Experience coordinating with OEMs, EPC contractors, and commissioning teams on transformer projects.
Familiarity with tap changers (OLTC), bushings, and insulation systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Skills
Transformers & Applications: Power transformers, distribution transformers, transformer diagnostics, DGA, condition assessment, reliability engineering, oil analysis, insulation systems, bushings, tap changers (OLTC).
Testing & Commissioning: Transformer testing, FAT, SAT, commissioning, NETA testing.
Systems & Studies: Short circuit analysis, load flow studies, protection & control, utility power systems, substation engineering, IEEE standards, root cause analysis, asset management.
Work Environment
This is a remote-based role requiring regular travel to client facilities nationwide for engineering oversight, testing support, and project commissioning.
Native American Transformer Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Transformers
Native American Transformer Services, Inc. | Remote, with Travel to Client Sites | Full-Time | $120,000–$140,000
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead engineering assessments, diagnostics, and lifecycle management for power transformers across our utility and industrial project portfolio. This role owns technical evaluations from 5 MVA distribution units through 500+ MVA power transformers, drives advanced testing and root cause failure analysis, and provides engineering oversight at client sites nationwide. The ideal candidate combines deep transformer applications expertise with the judgment to mentor junior engineers and the credibility to coordinate directly with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering assessments and diagnostics for power transformers ranging from 5 MVA to 500+ MVA, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Perform and interpret advanced transformer testing, including Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), Power Factor Testing, and Insulation Resistance Testing.
Develop comprehensive technical reports and repair recommendations based on thorough engineering evaluations.
Conduct root cause failure analyses and provide refurbishment recommendations to extend transformer lifespan.
Review and approve engineering drawings, test plans, and work instructions to ensure compliance with IEEE and NETA standards.
Travel to client facilities nationwide to provide engineering oversight and technical guidance on transformer projects.
Partner with project managers and operations leaders to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
Mentor junior engineers on transformer applications, testing methodologies, and reliability engineering practices.
Support utility interconnection projects involving substation transformers, collector substations, and renewable generation facilities.
Evaluate transformer protection systems, differential relays, overcurrent protection, and system coordination requirements.
Develop transformer replacement and modernization strategies for aging infrastructure.
Coordinate engineering activities with utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and commissioning teams.
Drive transformer asset performance improvements through advanced diagnostics and condition-based maintenance initiatives.
Ensure compliance with IEEE, NETA, utility standards, and transformer industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university.
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with a strong focus on power transformers.
Demonstrated expertise in transformer diagnostics, including DGA, Power Factor Testing, Insulation Resistance Testing, and Turns Ratio Testing.
Hands-on experience with root cause failure analysis and transformer refurbishment/replacement recommendations.
Working knowledge of transformer protection systems – differential relays, overcurrent protection, and system coordination.
Experience supporting utility interconnection projects, substation transformers, and renewable generation facilities.
Strong knowledge of IEEE and NETA standards; familiarity with NEC requirements.
Proven ability to review and approve engineering drawings, test plans, and work instructions.
Experience mentoring or leading junior engineers.
Willingness to travel to client sites nationwide.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Background in short circuit analysis, load flow studies, and substation engineering.
Experience coordinating with OEMs, EPC contractors, and commissioning teams on transformer projects.
Familiarity with tap changers (OLTC), bushings, and insulation systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Skills
Transformers & Applications: Power transformers, distribution transformers, transformer diagnostics, DGA, condition assessment, reliability engineering, oil analysis, insulation systems, bushings, tap changers (OLTC).
Testing & Commissioning: Transformer testing, FAT, SAT, commissioning, NETA testing.
Systems & Studies: Short circuit analysis, load flow studies, protection & control, utility power systems, substation engineering, IEEE standards, root cause analysis, asset management.
Work Environment
This is a remote-based role requiring regular travel to client facilities nationwide for engineering oversight, testing support, and project commissioning.
Native American Transformer Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university.
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Who's Hiring
- Lake Superior Consulting20

- Sargent & Lundy19

- AECOM13

- Atwell9

- Baxter & Woodman4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
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.
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, Sargent & Lundy, and AECOM, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Automotive, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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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