Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer Jobs
Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for roles in utilities, renewables, defense contracting, and grid modernization. Employers hiring remotely right now include Siemens, Capgemini, and GE Vernova. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title:
Senior Power Systems Analysis Engineer (Remote)
Location:
Remote (US-based)
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Job Description:
Orbital is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analysis Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for heavy industrial electrical projects across the US. This is a REMOTE WORK position open to candidates based in the United States. The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competency, preferably in a consulting environment, and with heavy industrial engineering projects.
Essential Functions
- Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
- Lead electrical power systems analysis projects.
- Perform site walks for data collection to support the analyses.
- Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination studies in SKM/ETAP.
- Produce reports detailing findings from analyses.
- Coordinate with project design/engineering teams to implement findings from analyses.
- Act as QC resource by reviewing reports and analyses produced by other team members.
- Support regional business development initiatives including capability discussions with existing and new clients.
- Mentor junior engineers and staff
Other Duties
Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Ten (10) years of prior professional experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states is preferred.
- Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries.
- Proficiency in SKM and ETAP.
- Experience leading project teams or engineering teams.
Location Note:
This is aa remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.
Salary Range:
$99,000-185,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)
Benefits:
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.
About Orbital:
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Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Title:
Senior Power Systems Analysis Engineer (Remote)
Location:
Remote (US-based)
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Job Description:
Orbital is seeking a Senior Power Systems Analysis Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for heavy industrial electrical projects across the US. This is a REMOTE WORK position open to candidates based in the United States. The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competency, preferably in a consulting environment, and with heavy industrial engineering projects.
Essential Functions
- Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
- Lead electrical power systems analysis projects.
- Perform site walks for data collection to support the analyses.
- Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination studies in SKM/ETAP.
- Produce reports detailing findings from analyses.
- Coordinate with project design/engineering teams to implement findings from analyses.
- Act as QC resource by reviewing reports and analyses produced by other team members.
- Support regional business development initiatives including capability discussions with existing and new clients.
- Mentor junior engineers and staff
Other Duties
Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Ten (10) years of prior professional experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states is preferred.
- Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries.
- Proficiency in SKM and ETAP.
- Experience leading project teams or engineering teams.
Location Note:
This is aa remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.
Salary Range:
$99,000-185,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)
Benefits:
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.
About Orbital:
Powered by People, Driven by Solutions
Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
#LI-CV1
SENIO002482
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior power systems engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems
- 7 or more years of experience in power systems analysis or design
- Proficiency in power system simulation tools such as PSS/E, ETAP, or PSCAD
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit required or preferred
- Experience with NERC reliability standards and grid interconnection processes
- Familiarity with protection and control systems, relay settings, and coordination studies
Tips for Your Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer Job Search
Prove your async engineering capabilities upfront
Remote power systems employers want evidence you can work independently across time zones. Document simulation runs, protection coordination studies, or modeling deliverables you completed without co-located supervision, and lead with those examples in your application materials.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior power systems engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your technical background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Highlight your remote-ready simulation toolstack
Remote employers screen specifically for tools you can run independently, such as PSCAD, ETAP, PowerWorld, or PSS/E. Name the software you've used, the study types you've run, and the deliverables you've produced, because remote hiring managers can't evaluate your hands-on competence in person.
Prepare for remote technical interview formats
Remote senior power systems engineer interviews often include take-home case studies covering load flow, fault analysis, or protection coordination. Practice walking through your methodology in writing and verbally, since you'll need to explain complex grid decisions clearly to a distributed review panel over video.
Remote Senior Power Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior power systems engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, such as renewable energy developers, grid software firms, and defense contractors, that have established remote workflows for technical staff. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency with simulation tools like PSCAD, ETAP, or PowerWorld. Candidates who can document independent project delivery, async collaboration, and hands-on experience with protection schemes or transmission planning stand out in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote senior power systems engineers?
Remote senior power systems engineer roles are posted by Siemens, Capgemini, and GE Vernova and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These include remote-first engineering consultancies, renewable energy developers, grid technology firms, and defense primes that operate distributed technical teams across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote senior power systems engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry is harder because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without on-site mentorship from day one. Your clearest path is through remote-friendly engineering consultancies or energy software companies that hire junior engineers on distributed teams. Substitute experience with completed simulation projects, open-source contributions to power systems tools, or coursework in protection, stability analysis, or grid modeling that you can show concretely.
Do you need a degree for remote senior power systems engineer jobs?
Usually, but demonstrated expertise can carry significant weight alongside formal credentials. Most remote employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, and many senior roles favor a master's degree. Candidates without a degree who bring PE licensure, deep project portfolios, or specialized experience in protection relay settings or renewable interconnection studies have secured remote senior roles.
Which industries hire the most remote senior power systems engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote senior power systems engineers are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams to manage grid planning, renewable integration, and infrastructure projects that don't require daily on-site presence.
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