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How much do power system operator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for power system operator in Houston, TX is $118,134.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,600.00 and $134,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a power system operator?

A Power System Operator monitors and controls electrical power generation and distribution to ensure a stable and reliable supply. They use advanced control systems to manage grid operations, balance demand and supply, and respond to outages or emergencies. Operators work in control centers, often on rotating shifts, to oversee real-time power flow and coordinate with other utility personnel. Their role is critical in preventing blackouts and maintaining system efficiency.

What is a typical work environment like for a power system operator?

Power System Operators usually work in control centers, which are secure facilities featuring advanced computer systems, large monitoring displays, and communication equipment. Most positions require working in shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, since the power grid must be monitored 24/7 to ensure reliable service. Operators frequently collaborate with engineers, field technicians, and other operators to respond rapidly to system disturbances or scheduled outages. This role is fast-paced and requires vigilance, but it offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and real-time problem-solving are highly valued. Many operators find the work rewarding due to its vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power system operator?

Power System Operators require strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in electrical engineering or a related field, often supported by industry certifications or relevant work experience. Familiarity with energy management systems, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software, and NERC certifications is typically essential in this role. Effective communication, decision-making under pressure, and teamwork are critical soft skills for excelling as an operator. These competencies ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power grids, minimizing downtime and maintaining service continuity.

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Infographic showing various Power System Operator job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,134 per year, or $56.8 per hour.

Power Delivery Project Manager/Environmental Consultant

Stantec

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Environmental Project Manager who will be instrumental in expanding our Power industry footprint throughout the Gulf Coast Region.
In this role, you will lead and guide projects and multidisciplinary teams, overseeing the full project life cycle, from early pursuit and proposal development through execution and delivery.
Stantec's Power team delivers comprehensive support across transmission and distribution, routing and siting, geotechnical engineering, as well as environmental assessment, permitting, and monitoring.
This position has remote working flexibility with candidates preferably residing in Texas or Oklahoma.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • This position will support project management and provide technical support for routing and siting, environmental surveying, reporting, and permitting services with a focus on power sector clients in Texas and Gulf Coast Region.
  • Collaborate with and manage a community of staff across various sectors, including but not limited to federal, state, and local clients, power, municipalities, and other industrial clients.
  • Identify project-specific environmental design and regulatory requirements for power projects according to the Client's risk management profile, industry precedents, existing guidance, regulations, best practices, and lessons learned, and use that information to inform smart permitting strategy.
  • Establish project objectives and procedures and lead teams on proposals, planning studies, designs, due diligence and permitting projects.
  • Possess good business awareness and acumen and maintain a strong understanding of project management fundamentals: project scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
  • Grow Stantec's professional relationships with stakeholders and decision makers within key client accounts.
  • Grow internal and external networks and identify additional high caliber talent across a range of professional disciplines to join the Stantec team.
  • Provide mentoring and training for staff.
  • Complete work in line with Stantec's Core Values and in accordance with our Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) procedures and Design Delivery Guidelines.
  • Demonstrate active commitment to Stantec's code of business conduct and ethics policies.
  • Engage and develop relationships with key industry partners that can help advance Stantec's position in the marketplace.
  • Create and maintain internal relationships across Stantec's practices and geographies to promote cross-selling of services.
  • Maintain a clear understanding of current and future market and business conditions, revenue and profit potential, and major clients and competitors within the Gulf Region markets with a focus on Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Possess strong knowledge of project management and development workflows, applicable regulations, and risk profiles within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)/Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)/ Southwest Power Pool (SPP) region.
  • Established track record of building and sustaining strategic relationships that advance organizational positioning and open new avenues for collaboration.
  • Ability to foster internal collaboration across practices and geographies to drive cross selling and integrated service delivery.
  • Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and revenue potential, particularly within Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
  • Deep knowledge of environmental design and regulatory requirements for Power Delivery projects, with the ability to translate risk profiles, industry precedents, and regulatory guidance into effective permitting strategies.
  • Skilled in establishing project objectives, developing procedures, and guiding teams through planning studies, design efforts, due diligence, and permitting activities.
  • Where lawful, ability to pass a post-hire drug screen (client-dependent).

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in natural sciences, environmental science, or related field from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience with technical specialization and expertise in environmental compliance, natural resource assessments and studies, and permitting.
  • 5+ years' experience in a project management and/or client relationship management capacity.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
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About Us
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment.
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

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