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How much does a Power Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Power Engineer in the United States is $38 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $36 and $41. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Power Engineer?

Power Engineer may refer to: Power engineering, a subfield of electrical engineering that deals with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electric power Stationary engineer, operates industrial machinery and equipment that provide energy in various forms...

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Senior electrical/power engineer

Knowhirematch - Davenport , IA

SENIOR ELECTRICAL/POWER ENGINEER ( Davenport, Iowa ) Responsibilities The Senior Electrical/Power Engineer is responsible for providing project leadership and management in the engineering, design ...

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Real Time Power Engineer - Shift

Electric Reliability Council of Texas - Austin , TX

Real Time Power Engineer provides engineering analysis and technical support to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and ...

Energy Central - 3 days ago

Traction Power Engineer

Placement Club - Los Angeles , CA

The Traction Power Engineer will be responsible for performing design work, developing Statements of Work (SOW) and specifications, providing daily operational support to maintenance crews ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Pulsed Power Engineer - 1337

SARA Inc - Colorado Springs , CO

High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Pulsed Power Engineer to support rapid Research & Development (R&D) activities in ...

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Traction Power Engineer

Network Rail Consulting - Sacramento , CA

Building on our continued success, we are looking for a rail professional to join our team as a Traction Power Engineer based in Sacramento. Work as part of the integrated High-Speed Rail Systems ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Senior Traction Power Engineer

Kiewit - Houston , TX

Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineer is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to support the rapid growth of the rails transit systems section ...

LinkedIn - 35 days ago

What does a Power Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Power Engineer

Design and layout of power distribution and power measurement systems, control panels, mechanical stands, safety systems, dynamometers, instrumentation and sensors, etc.

November 23, 2022

Leading the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors and outside vendors.

February 07, 2023

Provides expert technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning by carefully analyzing and applying advanced engineering and scientific concepts.

March 18, 2023

Assisting procurement with logistics activities, packaging subcontracts for construction projects, and working with site materials management.

April 07, 2023

Supporting Supervising Engineers Project Managers, Principal Engineers, and/or leading the development and implementation of programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large and/or complex projects.

April 17, 2023

Demonstrated experience developing power solutions for field sites to include experience with diesel generators, solar arrays, power conditioners, power controllers, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs).

May 03, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Power Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Power Engineer ranges from $36 to $41 with the average hourly pay of $38. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $36 to $42 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $39.

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