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, Eaton, and Capgemini. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 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, Eaton, and Capgemini and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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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