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Remote Power Systems Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in utilities, renewable energy, defense, and power infrastructure consulting, at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams ranging from early-career positions to senior and principal-level roles. Employers hiring remotely right now include Eaton, Olsson, and Siemens. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.
SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to:
Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Industrial Plants and Universities– Substation and Switchgear
Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS
SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.
Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include, but are not limited to:
Communication network equipment
Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.
Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.
Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software
Position:
Project Engineer - Automation
Position Experience Requirement:
Minimum of 7+ years
Past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements
Position Description:
Working alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas
Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers
Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction
Research of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions
Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.
Mentors their project team and teaches others in their disciplines.
Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal
Automation Design Specifications and drawings
Product configurations
Factory testing and procedures
Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures
Service reports
Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning.
Position skill requirements:
Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research
Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations
Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
Experience with server/client SCADA applications
Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
Willing to travel between 25%-50% of the time domestically and abroad
Additions skills but not requirements:
Experience with phase I/O style project management
Experience with SEL product configurations
Experience with IEC-61131 programming
Experience with Python programming
Experience with IT/OT Network design
Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)
Substation safety training
Work from home experience
Lakewood, CO-This position is located in Lakewood, CO. Tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and located just seven miles away from Denver, making Lakewood a perfect place to live and work. Enjoy an unmatched quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and great schools. #INDD2
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Engineer - Automation:
Senior Engineer - Automation: $111,000.00 - $184,000.00.
We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is focused on making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
SEL manufactures intelligent electronic devices (IED), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and logic controllers that provide state-of-the-art monitoring, communication, and protection of power systems in multiple industries.
SEL Engineering Services (SEL ES) is the sector of SEL that creates solutions to target applications of SEL equipment for worldwide customers. The SEL ES engineering team designs, develops, tests, and commissions projects to meet our customers’ requirements. Applications include, but are not limited to:
Utilities – Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Industrial Plants and Universities– Substation and Switchgear
Renewables – Wind, Solar, and BESS
SEL ES - Automation projects focus on data collection of system IEDs, logic controls, and the presentation of data for the customer to monitor and control their power system.
Utilizing real-time logic controllers and communication equipment, the SEL ES Automation engineer owns the planning, design, development, testing and commissioning of the project. Projects often include, but are not limited to:
Communication network equipment
Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.
Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.
Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software
Position:
Project Engineer - Automation
Position Experience Requirement:
Minimum of 7+ years
Past work history, or equivalency, to meet position description and skill requirements
Position Description:
Working alongside Project Managers, Technical Leads, and Engineers from other focus areas
Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers
Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction
Research of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions
Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.
Mentors their project team and teaches others in their disciplines.
Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal
Automation Design Specifications and drawings
Product configurations
Factory testing and procedures
Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures
Service reports
Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning.
Position skill requirements:
Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research
Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations
Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials
Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
Experience with server/client SCADA applications
Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
Willing to travel between 25%-50% of the time domestically and abroad
Additions skills but not requirements:
Experience with phase I/O style project management
Experience with SEL product configurations
Experience with IEC-61131 programming
Experience with Python programming
Experience with IT/OT Network design
Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)
Substation safety training
Work from home experience
Lakewood, CO-This position is located in Lakewood, CO. Tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and located just seven miles away from Denver, making Lakewood a perfect place to live and work. Enjoy an unmatched quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and great schools. #INDD2
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
We anticipate filling this position as a Senior Engineer - Automation:
Senior Engineer - Automation: $111,000.00 - $184,000.00.
We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote power systems engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems
- Proficiency in power systems analysis software such as ETAP, PSS/E, or PowerWorld
- Experience with protection relay configuration, coordination studies, and fault analysis
- Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and IEEE power system standards
- Hands-on experience with transmission, distribution, or substation design
- Professional Engineer license or active progress toward PE licensure
Tips for Your Remote Power Systems Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote power systems engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Build a portfolio of simulation work
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your PSCAD, ETAP, or PowerWorld output does the talking. Package two or three load flow, fault analysis, or protection coordination studies into a shareable document that shows methodology and results, not just conclusions.
Write async-ready technical summaries
Distributed teams make decisions from written documentation, not hallway conversations. Practice summarizing power system study findings in plain engineering prose: state the problem, the method, the result, and the recommendation in under a page so any engineer on the team can act on it.
Target sectors running multi-site projects
Renewable energy developers, independent transmission companies, and grid software firms hire power systems engineers remotely because their work already crosses state lines. Search by these sectors to find roles where remote work is structural, not an exception granted to one employee.
Remote Power Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote power systems engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams: renewable energy developers, grid modernization consultancies, and defense contractors that run multi-site projects. Remote power systems engineer roles screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with simulation tools like PSCAD, ETAP, or PowerWorld. Candidates who can document technical decisions asynchronously and deliver analysis without on-site oversight move to the front of the queue.
Which companies hire remote power systems engineers?
Remote power systems engineer roles are posted by Eaton, Olsson, and Siemens and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The mix tends to include independent power producers, grid software firms, and engineering services companies that run distributed project teams.
Can you get a remote power systems engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in power systems are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and deliver independently from day one. Smaller renewable energy developers and power consulting firms occasionally hire early-career engineers remotely. Substituting experience with a strong simulation portfolio, documented coursework in power flow or protection coordination, and demonstrated comfort with async engineering workflows opens doors that a bare resume won't.
Do you need a degree for remote power systems engineer jobs?
Usually, but a bachelor's in electrical engineering or a closely related field is the baseline most remote employers expect for power systems work, given the technical depth involved. That said, employers weight demonstrated simulation skills, professional engineer licensure, and a portfolio of real power system studies alongside the credential. Candidates who can show applied results in protection, load flow, or fault analysis often advance past those who list the degree alone.
Which industries hire the most remote power systems engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote power systems engineers are Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed engineering teams because their projects cross multiple regions and require specialized analysis that doesn't depend on any single physical site.
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