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Mesa Accosiates

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

GIG South / Generation Industrial & Government The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate ... Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members ...

HDR

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale ... Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members ...

HDR

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale ... Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members ...

HDR

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale ... Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members ...

Acutronic

Electrical Power Engineer III

Austin, TX · On-site

Acutronic is looking for a Electrical Power Engineer III within Acutronic's Aerospace Components ... directed-energy systems. Acutronic's Aerospace Components Division manufactures specialty ...

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Senior Electrical Power Engineer

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Design and engineer 3-phase electrical power systems, including 480 VAC and medium-voltage applications * Develop, review, and modify electrical design documents using AutoCAD Electrical (preferred ...

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How much do director electrical power engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director electrical power engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Electrical Power Engineer vs Electrical Power Engineer?

AspectDirector Electrical Power EngineerElectrical Power Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, PE license, and extensive experienceRequires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, possibly a PE license, and relevant work experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing projects, teams, and strategic planning in power generation or distribution companiesHands-on technical work in power plants, substations, or electrical systems design and maintenance
Employer & IndustryUtilities, energy companies, large industrial firmsPower generation, transmission, and distribution sectors

The main difference is that the Director Electrical Power Engineer holds a senior leadership position focused on strategic oversight and management, while the Electrical Power Engineer is more involved in technical design, analysis, and operational tasks. Both roles require relevant credentials and industry experience, but the director role emphasizes leadership and project management.

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Infographic showing various Director Electrical Power Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,091 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Mesa Accosiates

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

GIG South / Generation Industrial & Government
The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility or power generation or renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for both small and large power generation design projects as well as acting in the owner's engineer role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young engineers, support in managing client relationships, and lead technical proposal efforts in support of the project manager. A significant level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years experience in electrical power generation design
  • Design experience with coal, hydro, simple cycle and combined cycle power plants.
  • Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm desired.
  • Experience with power systems analysis software like ETAP/SKM a plus.
  • Candidate must have excellent communication, written and organizational skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required.
  • Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, relay protection and control design, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting, arc flash, instrumentation, etc. are desired.
  • Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed.
  • Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
  • Delegating, planning, prioritizing and reviewing the work of other engineers.
  • Position will include an expectation of less than 15% travel for on-site meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits to investigate site conditions or in support of proposal efforts.

Position Location
The selected candidate is ideally located, or willing to relocate to the following locations:
Knoxville, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA; Hybrid/Remote eligibility dependent on candidate
This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.
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