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Remote Power Distribution Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed infrastructure teams, and engineering consultancies in utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors. Employers hiring remotely right now include Eaton, Roxtec, and Atwell. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Design Engineer - Power Distribution. This role can be based remote within the United States.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
The purpose of this position is to provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of major electrical projects.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assisting with design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness working in concert with a broader project team. The Design Engineer will gain valuable experience by working under the supervision of a more experienced senior engineer.
Position criteria for this role include:
- Equipment Specifications
- Single line drawings
- Three-line drawings
- Schematics
- Wiring/Interconnection diagrams
- Conduit/cable plans
- AC/DC Control power drawings
- SCADA
- Grounding drawings/details Equipment Testing Procedures
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medium voltage power distribution or substation design Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience
- EIT or PE License
- Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Skills:
- Knowledge/exposure to MV equipment ranging from 5kV – 138kV
- Ability to maintain schedule and budget
- Ability to work with remote team of engineers
- Obtain mentoring from lead engineers
- Assist in engineering estimates to develop scope, budget, and review technical documents
- Knowledge and understanding of turnkey projects
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE
- Periodic travel to sites during construction/commissioning Submit to periodic drug and background screens for compliance with customer entrance requirements in order to perform on-site work
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All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 28, 2026
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Design Engineer - Power Distribution. This role can be based remote within the United States.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
The purpose of this position is to provide design engineering services instrumental to the completion of major electrical projects.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assisting with design deliverables to maintain project schedule, design budget, design accuracy, and submittal completeness working in concert with a broader project team. The Design Engineer will gain valuable experience by working under the supervision of a more experienced senior engineer.
Position criteria for this role include:
- Equipment Specifications
- Single line drawings
- Three-line drawings
- Schematics
- Wiring/Interconnection diagrams
- Conduit/cable plans
- AC/DC Control power drawings
- SCADA
- Grounding drawings/details Equipment Testing Procedures
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medium voltage power distribution or substation design Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
-
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience
- EIT or PE License
- Field experience in testing/commissioning medium voltage equipment
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Skills:
- Knowledge/exposure to MV equipment ranging from 5kV – 138kV
- Ability to maintain schedule and budget
- Ability to work with remote team of engineers
- Obtain mentoring from lead engineers
- Assist in engineering estimates to develop scope, budget, and review technical documents
- Knowledge and understanding of turnkey projects
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE
- Periodic travel to sites during construction/commissioning Submit to periodic drug and background screens for compliance with customer entrance requirements in order to perform on-site work
#LI-JM3
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 28, 2026
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote power distribution engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or PSS/E
- Proficiency in substation design, protection and control, and relay coordination
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training with path to PE
- Familiarity with NERC standards, NEC, and IEEE electrical codes
- Experience with AutoCAD or other electrical drafting and design tools
Tips for Your Remote Power Distribution Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote power distribution engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Build a portfolio of distribution design work
Remote employers can't observe your process on-site, so your deliverables carry the full weight. Compile ETAP load flow studies, short-circuit analyses, or protection coordination reports you've completed and make them easy to share during screening.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote power distribution teams rely on written handoffs and documented decisions. Your cover letter and any take-home exercise should show you can explain complex protection schemes, fault analysis, or design rationale clearly in writing, without a whiteboard.
Highlight remote-ready tools in your resume
Call out specific software you use independently: ETAP, SKM PowerTools, AutoCAD Electrical, or PSCAD. Remote hiring managers screen for candidates who can run simulations and produce deliverables without needing in-person software setup or IT hand-holding.
Remote Power Distribution Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote power distribution engineer job?
Target remote-first engineering firms, renewable energy developers, and utilities that run distributed technical teams. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with async collaboration tools like Confluence or Jira. Proficiency in ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or AutoCAD Electrical, combined with a portfolio of completed distribution design projects, gives candidates a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote power distribution engineers?
Companies hiring remote power distribution engineers right now include Eaton, Roxtec, and Atwell, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These tend to be remote-first engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, and distributed utility teams across sectors including energy, infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing.
Can you get a remote power distribution engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you'll need to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Renewable energy startups and smaller engineering consultancies are more open to junior candidates. Showing completed design projects, relevant coursework, or internship deliverables in a portfolio demonstrates you can contribute without close supervision.
Do you need a degree for remote power distribution engineer jobs?
Usually, but demonstrated hands-on competency can carry real weight alongside or instead of a formal credential. Most remote employers expect a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, and a PE license strengthens any application. Candidates who show strong ETAP modeling work, relay coordination experience, or completed distribution designs often stand out regardless of degree type.
Which industries hire the most remote power distribution engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote power distribution engineers are Energy, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams to design, analyze, and support power distribution systems across geographically spread infrastructure without requiring engineers on a single central site.
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