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Power Grid Operations Associate

Kinston, NC · On-site

$124K/yr

The Power Grid Operations Associate role is an entry pathway into becoming a New England Grid ... Distance-based relocation assistance available * 12-hour rotating shift once fully trained as a ...

Ercot

Real Time Power Engineer - Shift

Austin, TX

Real Time Power Engineer provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing ... Assesses grid conditions and recommends appropriate action based on engineering studies * Develops ...

Electric Power Engineers

Senior Power System Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$103K - $141K/yr

Overview We are designing the grid of the future! We are looing for a senior Enginner to direct and ... EEOC is the Law Poster Third-Party Recruiting Notification EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes ...

Electric Power Engineers

Senior Power System Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$103K - $142K/yr

We are designing the grid of the future! We are looing for a senior Enginner to direct and manage a ... EEOC is the Law Poster Third-Party Recruiting Notification EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes ...

Electric Power Engineers

Senior Power System Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$103K - $141K/yr

Overview We are designing the grid of the future! We are looing for a senior Enginner to direct and ... EEOC is the Law Poster Third-Party Recruiting Notification EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes ...

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How much do 3rd shift power grid jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3rd shift power grid in the United States is $87,915.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 3Rd Shift Power Grid vs Power Plant Operator?

Aspect3Rd Shift Power GridPower Plant Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical training, certifications in electrical systemsHigh school diploma, technical training, certifications in plant operations
Work EnvironmentFieldwork managing electrical distribution, often outdoors or in substationsIndoor control rooms, plant floors, and outdoor plant areas
Industry UsageElectric utility companies, power distribution networksPower generation facilities, power plants

While both roles involve working with electrical systems, the 3Rd Shift Power Grid primarily focuses on maintaining and operating electrical distribution networks during overnight shifts, often outdoors. In contrast, Power Plant Operators manage the operations of power generation facilities, ensuring safe and efficient plant functioning. Both roles require technical certifications and are essential in the energy sector, but they differ in work environment and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various 3Rd Shift Power Grid job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,915 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Power System Engineer III

Electric Power Engineers

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid. Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the "grid of the future"
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
  • Perform and lead Generation Integration and load Interconnection studies within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) footprint
  • Identify optimal strategy for project interconnection to the grid based on system impacts and assessing grid capacity.
  • Work on interconnection projects, including modeling, due diligence, interconnection analysis.
  • Create and validate PSSE, PSLF and PSCAD models for renewable generation: Solar PV, BESS, Wind.
  • It is a plus if the candidate is able to perform specialized studies of the power grid, such as Sub-synchronous Resonance studies, protection coordination studies, arc flash studies, transient overvoltage (TOV) studies.
  • Contribute to Knowledge base of the organization and development of innovative study approaches/techniques.
  • Attend and participate in meetings and conferences on engineering and technical issues and report key findings.

Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • 3+ years professional experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
  • Proven team player 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.
  • Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
  • Robust organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
  • Capable of managing multiple tasks, projects and resources.

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.
Location: 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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