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Senior Power Systems Engineer jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Westchase District, and Greenspoint area, driven by oil and gas, utilities, and large-scale industrial infrastructure. Employers hiring right now include Fluence Energy, Sargent & Lundy, and Eaton. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) Division is seeking a Lead Power Systems Training Specialist to join our internal training team! Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services professionals in the industry, and we are looking to further build upon our best-in-class technical, safety, and power systems training programs in Warrendale, PA and Houston, TX! Relocation assistance is available.
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:
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate instructor-led and virtual technical, safety, and power systems trainings.
- Support and coordinate training events, including but not limited to, set-up, scheduling, travel, equipment, and material needs in conjunction with training coordinators and other personnel.
- Create, maintain, and update curricula, lesson plans, and classroom reference materials.
- Work closely and collaborate with EHS, HR, and Operations leaders to ensure the employee training and learning experience aligns with safety, onboarding, and technical upskilling needs.
- Conduct student evaluations, course evaluations, cost tracking, and continuous improvement efforts within training programs
- Apply knowledge of safe electrical work practices as described in National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standard 70E and OSHA 1910 Subpart S.
- Support in-person training in other Eaton hub locations on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited institution, or technical certification from an accredited trade school, or military equivalent with at least 4 years of experience with power systems such as evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment OR in lieu of a degree/certification a minimum of 7 years of experience with power systems such as evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Prior exposure and understanding of EESS training paths and safety certifications
- 7+ years of experience evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA practices as related to electrical industry and safety standards
- Advanced power systems, relaying, or switchgear testing experience
Skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of classroom presentation and instructional methods, technical writing skills, and an understanding of adult learning styles.
- Professional presence and an ability to build rapport with a variety of personalities in multiple levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills, organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in the tools required for the development of new training materials including Microsoft platforms, learning management systems, and electrical system software.
- Ability to learn and implement new delivery methods and/or champion change in product, technical, or field programs through instruction.
- Ability to lift, move and set up demonstration equipment of various weight up to 40 pounds and move wheeled-demonstration equipment weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
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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.
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.
Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) Division is seeking a Lead Power Systems Training Specialist to join our internal training team! Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services professionals in the industry, and we are looking to further build upon our best-in-class technical, safety, and power systems training programs in Warrendale, PA and Houston, TX! Relocation assistance is available.
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:
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate instructor-led and virtual technical, safety, and power systems trainings.
- Support and coordinate training events, including but not limited to, set-up, scheduling, travel, equipment, and material needs in conjunction with training coordinators and other personnel.
- Create, maintain, and update curricula, lesson plans, and classroom reference materials.
- Work closely and collaborate with EHS, HR, and Operations leaders to ensure the employee training and learning experience aligns with safety, onboarding, and technical upskilling needs.
- Conduct student evaluations, course evaluations, cost tracking, and continuous improvement efforts within training programs
- Apply knowledge of safe electrical work practices as described in National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standard 70E and OSHA 1910 Subpart S.
- Support in-person training in other Eaton hub locations on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited institution, or technical certification from an accredited trade school, or military equivalent with at least 4 years of experience with power systems such as evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment OR in lieu of a degree/certification a minimum of 7 years of experience with power systems such as evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Prior exposure and understanding of EESS training paths and safety certifications
- 7+ years of experience evaluating, testing, installing, or maintaining industrial and commercial power systems equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA practices as related to electrical industry and safety standards
- Advanced power systems, relaying, or switchgear testing experience
Skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of classroom presentation and instructional methods, technical writing skills, and an understanding of adult learning styles.
- Professional presence and an ability to build rapport with a variety of personalities in multiple levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills, organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in the tools required for the development of new training materials including Microsoft platforms, learning management systems, and electrical system software.
- Ability to learn and implement new delivery methods and/or champion change in product, technical, or field programs through instruction.
- Ability to lift, move and set up demonstration equipment of various weight up to 40 pounds and move wheeled-demonstration equipment weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
#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.
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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Senior Power Systems Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior power systems engineer job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's Energy Corridor and Greenspoint area, where oil and gas operators, power utilities, and EPC firms concentrate their engineering headcount. Experience with high-voltage transmission, substation design, or protection and control systems gives candidates a clear edge in this market. Familiarity with large industrial facilities or refinery power systems is especially valued by Houston employers compared to most other U.S. cities.
Which companies hire senior power systems engineers in Houston?
Houston senior power systems engineer roles are posted by Fluence Energy, Sargent & Lundy, and Eaton and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's employer mix skews heavily toward integrated energy companies, independent power producers, and large engineering and construction firms serving the petrochemical corridor along the Ship Channel.
Are there remote senior power systems engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, though opportunities are limited given how much of this role involves on-site fieldwork, substation inspections, and hands-on commissioning. About 73% of senior power systems engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in power systems modeling, relay settings analysis, and grid planning work rather than field or construction roles.
How can I get a senior power systems engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is joining an EPC firm or utility contractor in a junior power systems or electrical engineer role and building substation or transmission project experience from there. Houston's concentration of energy infrastructure projects means entry-level engineers at firms supporting refineries, LNG terminals, or the ERCOT grid gain field exposure quickly. A power-focused engineering degree and any internship with a Houston-area utility or industrial operator meaningfully strengthens early applications.
Which industries hire the most senior power systems engineers in Houston?
Houston senior power systems engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's dominance in oil and gas production, refining, and petrochemical processing creates sustained demand for power systems engineers who can support large industrial facilities with complex electrical distribution requirements.
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