Electrical Engineer - Controls
This role is for an Electrical Engineer with a controls background to support power generation operations through hands-on engineering projects, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving. The position offers career growth opportunities within a major power plant environment, working closely with experienced engineers and plant personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Controls-focused Electrical Engineer to join their power-generation engineering team in Salt Lake City, UT. As a Controls Electrical Engineer Salt Lake City, UT, you will support safe, reliable, and efficient operations by contributing to controls and electrical engineering projects across the facility.
You will:
- Assist with electrical and controls engineering projects and systems integration
- Support smaller projects and defined portions of larger capital or maintenance projects
- Investigate technical issues and develop cost-effective, code-compliant solutions
- Assist with engineering studies, field testing, and troubleshooting of control systems
- Prepare design recommendations, technical documentation, and improved procedures
- Work hands-on with plant personnel and experienced engineers to implement and validate solutions
What You’ll Get
- Competitive base salary: $85,000–$120,000 per year (DOE)
- 12% Short-Term Incentive (STI)
- Generous relocation assistance (when applicable)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401(k) plan and other retirement benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and sick leave
- Strong professional development and career-growth opportunities
- Hands-on exposure to complex power-generation controls and instrumentation systems
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
- Electrical engineering background strongly preferred
- Controls experience, coursework, or exposure (PLC/RTU logic, control system fundamentals)
Preferred
- Internship or co-op experience in the energy or utilities industry
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- Experience with electrical, instrumentation, controls, or power generation systems
Why This Role?
This position offers more than desk work — you’ll work hands-on alongside plant operations and engineering staff on real systems, troubleshoot complex controls and electrical issues, and build a long-term career in power generation. Candidates from entry-level to experienced senior engineers are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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