Electrical & Grid
Power Systems Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Power Systems Engineers run grid studies, protection coordination, and integration of generation, storage, and renewables for utilities and developers.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for power systems engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 14% year-on-year increase in Power Systems Engineer mandates, driven by grid modernisation, renewables interconnection, electrification of industry and transport, and substation capacity expansion.
Salary Trend
Power Systems Engineer compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced power sys engs in the global energy market commanding $187k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Power Systems Engineers typically progress to Grid Engineer, Protection Engineer roles, or into lead engineer, project director, and head of grid tracks at utilities, TSOs, and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run load flow, stability, and short-circuit studies
- •Design protection and control schemes
- •Support renewables and BESS integration
- •Advise on grid code compliance
Qualifications
- •BSc/MSc power systems
- •PSS/E / DIgSILENT experience
- •5+ years grid / utility
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Power Systems Engineer jobs by city
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Houston
8.8K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Dallas
6.5K openings · $150k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Midland
6.7K openings · $145k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Denver
5.5K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
5.0K openings · $139k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in New Orleans
5.3K openings · $132k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
5.0K openings · $139k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Calgary
7.8K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Edmonton
6.1K openings · $148k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Fort McMurray
5.5K openings · $158k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Aberdeen
8.0K openings · $158k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in London
5.9K openings · $191k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Manchester
4.8K openings · $139k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Oslo
6.7K openings · $191k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Stavanger
7.3K openings · $185k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Bergen
5.0K openings · $172k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Rotterdam
6.5K openings · $169k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Amsterdam
5.5K openings · $172k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in The Hague
5.0K openings · $172k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Hamburg
5.9K openings · $165k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Munich
5.5K openings · $172k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Berlin
5.5K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Frankfurt
5.5K openings · $172k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Paris
6.3K openings · $174k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Lyon
5.0K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Madrid
5.5K openings · $139k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Copenhagen
5.9K openings · $178k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Milan
5.0K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Dubai
8.2K openings · $174k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
8.4K openings · $172k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Doha
7.8K openings · $174k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Riyadh
8.4K openings · $158k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Dammam
8.0K openings · $152k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Jubail
7.1K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Muscat
6.1K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Kuwait City
6.3K openings · $161k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Manama
5.0K openings · $156k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Mumbai
7.6K openings · $76.6k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Delhi
6.7K openings · $72.6k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Vadodara
6.9K openings · $59.4k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Ahmedabad
6.5K openings · $63.4k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Chennai
6.1K openings · $66.0k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Bangalore
6.7K openings · $72.6k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Hyderabad
6.3K openings · $68.6k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Pune
5.5K openings · $66.0k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Bhubaneswar
5.0K openings · $55.4k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Singapore
7.8K openings · $185k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
6.1K openings · $116k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Jakarta
6.5K openings · $106k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Bangkok
5.0K openings · $108k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Tokyo
6.5K openings · $172k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Seoul
6.3K openings · $161k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Shanghai
7.3K openings · $158k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Beijing
7.1K openings · $158k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Perth
7.8K openings · $174k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Brisbane
6.5K openings · $158k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Sydney
6.1K openings · $182k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Melbourne
5.7K openings · $174k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Astana
5.5K openings · $112k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Atyrau
6.1K openings · $116k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Baku
5.9K openings · $112k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Santiago
5.7K openings · $112k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Rio de Janeiro
6.5K openings · $112k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in São Paulo
5.9K openings · $112k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Mexico City
5.9K openings · $103k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Bogotá
5.0K openings · $92.4k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Johannesburg
5.9K openings · $99.0k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Cape Town
5.0K openings · $95.0k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Lagos
6.5K openings · $99.0k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Port Harcourt
5.9K openings · $103k
Power Systems Engineer jobs in Luanda
5.0K openings · $112k
Power Systems Engineer salary insights
Power Systems Engineer salary in Houston
$156k
Power Systems Engineer salary in Dallas
$150k
Power Systems Engineer salary in Midland
$145k
Power Systems Engineer salary in Denver
$156k
Power Systems Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$139k
Power Systems Engineer salary in New Orleans
$132k
Power Systems Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$139k
Power Systems Engineer salary in Calgary
$156k
Power Systems Engineer salary in Edmonton
$148k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Power Systems Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Power Systems Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Power Systems Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Power Systems Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Power Systems Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Power Systems Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Power Systems Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Power Systems Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Power Systems Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Power Systems Engineer in the global energy market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $187k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.