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Power Engineer

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$155K - $170K/yr

Principal Power Electronics Engineer Use scientific methodologies and circuit design techniques to develop manufacturable products from a comprehensive integrated systems perspective.

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Power Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$175K - $450K/yr

What MatX Is Building We are looking for a Power Engineer to join our Hardware System team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, designing, and validating the complete power ...

Desired Experience and Skills • BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis on Power Systems • 3-5 years of experience in transmission and interconnection ...

Description The Electrical Power Engineer will play a key role on Fervo's Power Delivery Team, supporting the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical power systems across geothermal ...

Power Engineer

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$175K - $450K/yr

What MatX Is Building We are looking for a Power Engineer to join our Hardware System team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, designing, and validating the complete power ...

Electrical Power Engineer

Edina, MN · On-site

$90K - $128K/yr

ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER ABOUT US Matrix Technologies, Inc. has been a leading provider of engineering, automation, and systems integration services since 1980. Guided by "The Matrix Way," we value ...

Electrical Power Engineer

Edina, MN · Hybrid

$90K - $128K/yr

ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER ABOUT US Matrix Technologies, Inc. has been a leading provider of engineering, automation, and systems integration services since 1980. Guided by "The Matrix Way," we value ...

Traction Power Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Position Summary Wescom Solutions is seeking a Traction Power Engineer for support on major rail construction projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Support our clients and assist in ...

Staff Power Engineer ID: 1092 Location: Liberty Lake, WA. Department: Engineering More about this ... Compensation: $36.00 - $53.00 hourly rate, depending on experience Location: Liberty Lake, WA ...

Traction Power Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Plan, coordinate, oversee, manage traction power engineering activities to ensure they comply with company and contract requirements from design through construction, testing, and commissioning of ...

The AWS Rack Power team is driving rapid innovation in the power systems used by Amazon Web ... Our engineers solve challenging technology problems, and take big bets on new concepts, enabling ...

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How much do hourly power engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly power engineer in the United States is $125,176.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Power Engineer vs Power Plant Operator?

AspectHourly Power EngineerPower Plant Operator
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or technical certification, relevant licensesHigh school diploma, technical training, licensing often required
Work EnvironmentPower plants, industrial facilities, outdoor and indoor settingsPower plants, control rooms, outdoor facilities
Industry UsageDesign, maintenance, troubleshooting of power systemsOperate and monitor power plant equipment

Both roles involve working in power generation environments with similar credentials and work settings. The Hourly Power Engineer typically focuses on system design and troubleshooting, while the Power Plant Operator primarily monitors and controls plant operations. They often collaborate but have distinct responsibilities within the power industry.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Power Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,176 per year, or $60.2 per hour.
Power Engineer

Power Engineer

Tigo Energy

Los Gatos, CA • On-site

$155K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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Job description

Tigo Energy

Builds hardware and software intelligence into solar energy installations, making them more efficient, more manageable, and safer. By maximizing the energy output of each individual module, Tigo’s advanced balance of system products deliver lower cost of ownership and faster return on investment for existing and new solar installations.    

Principal Power Electronics Engineer 
Use scientific methodologies and circuit design techniques to develop manufacturable products from a comprehensive integrated systems perspective.

Responsibilities: 

-        Plan, manage, and execute the design, development, and integration for high-volume manufacturing of hardware components.

-        Hands-on involvement with developing proof-of-concept designs, prototypes of power electronics hardware.

-        Analyze manufacturing options to optimally meet overall system integration requirements and objectives

Qualifications and skills: 

-        BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-15 years of recent and relevant high-power design

-        Experience with electronic design using Altium or other modern design tools

-        Design for manufacturing experience.

-        Successfully demonstrated taking a product from design to high volume manufacturing.

-        Strong analytic skills in analog circuit design.

-        Sufficient hands-on experience with designing various kinds of DC/DC conversion circuits.

-        Circuit analysis with PSpice and/or MATLAB required.

-        Knowledge of DC/AC Grid tied Inverters.

-        Knowledge of digital power circuit design and implementation desired.
familiarities with one or more areas below are a plus:

o   Power supplies

o   PV Inverters

o   Electric Vehicles

o   Charging stations

-        Self-motivated and determined

Position is full time in office in Los Gatos, CA