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 Lake Superior Consulting, Harley Ellis Devereaux, and Plug Power. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
We are designing the grid of the future! Lead a team of power system engineers performing modeling and NERC technical studies for clients. Responsibilities include client account management, supporting business development, project management, and development of direct reports.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
- Interact with clients to seek input and address their needs and concerns with respect to the project(s) study scope of work.
- Lead a team of electrical engineers to perform ERCOT IBR modeling tasks and NERC PRC-0.29 study.
- Develop and grow the capabilities of engineers within the team and the larger organization.
- Perform advanced and specialized studies of the power grid utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSCAD, PSS/e, and DSA Tools.
- Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
- Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Proficient with PSCAD and at least one of the power system analysis software: PSSE, TSAT and PSLF
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering with power system emphasis.
- Wide range of experience with ERCOT modeling requirements and procedures.
- Minimum 5 years (in excess of degree requirements) of working experience in the power system industry with at least 2 years of working in a supervisory role.
- Proven knowledge of power system and IBR modeling
- Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
- Have high standards on producing quality reports and products that he/she shall own with pride.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
LOCATION
This position will be remote US or Canada
TRAVEL
Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
THIRD-PARTY RECRUITING NOTIFICATION
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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Who's Hiring
- Lake Superior Consulting17

- Harley Ellis Devereaux13

- Plug Power9

- Atwell7

- Pond & Company4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services38
- Construction & Real Estate20
- Manufacturing11
- Technology & Software9
- Energy6
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.
Build visibility in remote engineering communities
Active participation in online power systems forums, IEEE working groups, or open-source grid modeling projects signals that you already operate effectively in distributed technical environments, which matters to remote employers evaluating your cultural fit alongside your credentials.
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 Lake Superior Consulting, Harley Ellis Devereaux, and Plug Power and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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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