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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 Siemens, Eaton, and Capgemini. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:
- Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.)
- Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
- Select components and create bill of materials.
- Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
- Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
- Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
- Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years of controls experience or a minimum of 10 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire. All candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed on the job posting. No relocation will be offered for this role. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred qualifications:
- PE License.
- Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
Position Criteria:
- Possess and maintains an active and valid driver’s license
- Available for travel & mobility 35% of time
- Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
- Advise customers on technical opportunities/issues
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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 30, 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.
Our Power Systems Controls (PSC) group is a full-service integrator of the necessary systems, equipment, and technologies to provide a complete power systems automation solution. This team of talented engineers and technicians provides single point responsibility and seamless integration, transcending all major manufacturers of HMIs, PLCs, protective relays, and components.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:
- Create, modify, test, and deploy software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Power Transfer applications like (Main-Tie-Main, Main-Gen, Main-Tie-Main-Gen, Paralleling Switchgears etc.)
- Follow customers specifications and internal specifications for project implementation.
- Select components and create bill of materials.
- Provide sketches, mark-ups, and direction to Electrical Designers to develop project drawings.
- Prepare customer submittals, Sequence of Operation (SOO), and test procedures.
- Assist with factory testing and field start-ups as required.
- Troubleshoot systems that are not functioning properly.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years of controls experience or a minimum of 10 years of controls experience in power distribution applications.
- This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire. All candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of one of the locations listed on the job posting. No relocation will be offered for this role. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Preferred qualifications:
- PE License.
- Knowledge of Power Monitoring and Control Systems and associated protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850)
Position Criteria:
- Possess and maintains an active and valid driver’s license
- Available for travel & mobility 35% of time
- Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
- Advise customers on technical opportunities/issues
#LI-LS3
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 30, 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
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- 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 Siemens, Eaton, and Capgemini and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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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