How to hire a power distribution engineer

How to hire a power distribution engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step power distribution engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a power distribution engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new power distribution engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the power distribution engineer you need to hire. Certain power distribution engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a power distribution engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a power distribution engineer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of power distribution engineers.

   Type of Power Distribution Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Power Distribution Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$22-65
   Electrical Designer	An electrical designer designs and develops electrical circuit and system layouts for electric power distribution. The responsibilities of an electrical designer include assembling electrical panels and leading a team of document control personnel in-charged to identify and organize facility maintenance drawings... Show more	$22-42
   Electrical Engineer Internship	The electrical engineer internship offers tasks to undergraduate engineering students related to electrical systems analysis and branch circuiting, site investigations, lighting calculations, and design drawings by complementing theoretical knowledge with practical duties on the job to gain experience and increase marketability. Through the internship, the undergraduate engineering students may develop professional aptitude, strengthen their character, and may increase their confidence in their work as it prepares them for what to expect in their field.	$21-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Technical Reports
   • Distribution Systems
   • Electrical Systems
   • CAD
   • Technical Support
   • PLC
   • Electrical Design
   • NFPA
   • Substations
   • Cost Estimates
   • NEC
   • Voltage Drop
   • Technical Specifications
   • SKM

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop LabVIEW code to automate test procedures and to communicate with units for verification of functionality and accuracy.
   • Perform multiple augments installing and adding new devices/servers along with adding configurations for video streaming using Unix and checking router configurations.
   • Ensure safety in all job sites through continuous enforcement of mandatory observance of local/national codes and OSHA regulatory compliances.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your power distribution engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A power distribution engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, power distribution engineers' average salary in montana is 40% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level power distribution engineers 66% less than senior-level power distribution engineers.
   • Certifications. A power distribution engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a power distribution engineer's salary.

   Average power distribution engineer salary

   $80,231yearly

   $38.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level power distribution engineer salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average power distribution engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$109,730	$53
   2	New Mexico	$104,054	$50
   3	Virginia	$95,141	$46
   4	New Jersey	$92,117	$44
   5	Colorado	$89,361	$43
   6	Washington	$88,551	$43
   7	Texas	$87,081	$42
   8	Idaho	$86,877	$42
   9	Massachusetts	$86,766	$42
   10	Florida	$83,528	$40
   11	Pennsylvania	$80,687	$39
   12	North Carolina	$79,684	$38
   13	Oregon	$78,179	$38
   14	Arizona	$75,526	$36
   15	Georgia	$75,496	$36
   16	Missouri	$74,871	$36
   17	Kansas	$74,125	$36
   18	Michigan	$72,728	$35
   19	Illinois	$72,334	$35
   20	Wisconsin	$71,749	$34

   Average power distribution engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$144,919	$69.67	205
   2	Apple	$141,555	$68.06	244
   3	Google	$136,950	$65.84	83
   4	Microsoft	$132,087	$63.50	66
   5	Parsons	$104,983	$50.47	46
   6	Qualcomm	$100,564	$48.35	55
   7	Pattern Energy Group	$99,789	$47.98
   8	Intel	$98,976	$47.58	26
   9	Corning Incorporated	$91,378	$43.93	25
   10	Savant	$91,244	$43.87
   11	Alliance for Sustainable Energy	$89,366	$42.96
   12	Techtronic Industries TTI	$87,382	$42.01	20
   13	Kforce	$86,203	$41.44	13
   14	Milton CAT	$84,845	$40.79	1
   15	ZT Systems	$84,739	$40.74	4
   16	Kiewit	$84,461	$40.61	370
   17	ASRC Federal	$84,381	$40.57	11
   18	Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories	$84,322	$40.54	82
   19	Alstom	$84,293	$40.53	6
   20	Petra Solar Inc	$84,102	$40.43

4. Writing a power distribution engineer job description

   A power distribution engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a power distribution engineer job description:

   Power distribution engineer job description example

   San Diego,California,United States
   
   Hardware
   
   + We are looking for applicants with experience in low power architecture, ASIC design implementation for low power, ASIC physical design methodology.
   
   + Experience with low power logic implementation.
   
   + Experience with low power architecture techniques.
   
   + Familiarity with ASIC design flows.
   
   + Familiarity with physical design tools for power optimization.
   
   + Strong communication skills are a pre-requisite since you will collaborate with a lot of different groups.
   
   **Description**
   
   Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. The main responsibility of this role is to own SOC power specifications, and drive multi-functional teams to improve power efficiency. - Develop new techniques for power efficiency in our products. - Guide design implementation to achieve the power targets. - Create or improve new methodologies to improve power. - Maintain power roll-up and power spec at the chip level - Understand interactions of the product at the architecture and system level. - Drive the multi-functional power estimation and optimization with architecture, design and software teams.
   
   **Education & Experience**
   
   BSEE/MSEE or Computer Science required.
   
   **Additional Requirements**
   
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   Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
   
   Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
   
   Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right power distribution engineer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your power distribution engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit power distribution engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting power distribution engineers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new power distribution engineer

   Once you've found the power distribution engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new power distribution engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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