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How much do power engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for power engineers in the United States is $97,305.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Power Engineers vs Electricians?

AspectPower EngineersElectricians
CredentialsCertification as Power Engineer, often a diploma or degree in engineeringElectrician license or certification, often a diploma or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, power generation facilities, large commercial buildingsConstruction sites, maintenance, residential, commercial wiring
Industry UsagePower generation, utilities, manufacturingConstruction, electrical installation, maintenance

Power Engineers and Electricians both work with electrical systems, but Power Engineers focus on operating and maintaining large-scale power systems in industrial and utility settings, requiring specialized certifications. Electricians handle wiring, installation, and repairs in buildings. While their skills overlap in electrical knowledge, their work environments and certifications differ significantly.

How much do power engineers make?

Power engineers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Advanced certifications and specialized skills can lead to higher salaries, especially in utility companies or large industrial settings.

Is power engineering still in demand?

Power engineering remains in demand due to ongoing needs for electrical infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and maintenance of power generation and distribution systems. Professionals with skills in electrical systems, control systems, and relevant certifications are sought after in various industries including utilities, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

What does a power engineer actually do?

A power engineer designs, operates, and maintains electrical power systems, including generators, transformers, and distribution equipment. They ensure the safe and efficient delivery of electrical power in industrial, commercial, or utility settings, often working with control systems and requiring relevant certifications. Their work involves troubleshooting, system optimization, and compliance with safety standards.
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Infographic showing various Power Engineers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 85% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,305 per year, or $46.8 per hour.

Power System Engineer III

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

Electric Power Engineers
Utilities • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 12 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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