Powell

Powell Industries Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based manufacturer that specializes in custom-engineered integrated and packaged solutions for the distribution, control, and management of electrical energy and critical processes. Founded in 1947, the company has grown from a local metal-working shop to a global operation focused on innovative electrical infrastructure technologies. The product portfolio includes power control rooms, modular electrical enclosures, metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear, motor control centers, utility transfer switches, and power management systems. Powell serves various industrial markets such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, mining, renewable energy, and electric utilities. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability, operating under the philosophy "Powered By Safety™" to ensure the protection of people and the environment. Powell Industries reported revenues exceeding $530 million in 2022 and operates primarily in North America and the United Kingdom. The company is committed to delivering tailored electrical energy management solutions while maintaining strong community involvement and comprehensive corporate policies.

Electrical/electronic Manufacturing Houston, United States Founded 1947 ~1,072 employees NASDAQ: POWL

Work at Powell in HR or recruiting? Claim this page

Employees
1,072
+0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1M
Revenue ~$1.1B
Stock
POWL
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.9%
Tech: 7.6%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
163
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Powell went from 927 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,072 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 64 people joined, 20 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other580
Engineering227
Operations97
Sales75
Design37
Finance24
HR22
Marketing6

Executive compensation

Hiring now

See all jobs

Powell FAQ

How many employees does Powell have?

Powell has about 1,072 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Powell's revenue per employee?

Powell makes about $1.01M in revenue per employee, based on $1.08B annual revenue and 1,072 employees.

How much does Powell pay?

6figr has 8 salary profiles for Powell in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Powell salaries page. See Powell salaries

Is Powell a public company?

Yes. Powell is publicly traded under the ticker POWL on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.