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Controls Engineer

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$144,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/7/2026

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Job Description

Controls Engineer Primary Recruiting Services•3.7 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details $106,000•$182,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Industrial automation Engineering testing System troubleshooting Safety regulations System design Equipment troubleshooting Improving operational efficiency System maintenance Continuous improvement Mentoring Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Distributed control systems Commissioning phase involvement Senior level Safety protocol implementation Electrical control system design
Full Job Description Title:
Senior Controls Engineer Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA Pay:
$106,000•$182,000 / 15% annual bonus
Schedule:
Hybrid Schedule•10% travel Why Work Here? This position is with a financially stable, regulated utility that offers long-term career security and continued investment in modern generation and control system infrastructure. The role provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, PTO, life insurance, and a 401(k), as well as relocation assistance when applicable. You'll work alongside an experienced engineering team in a dynamic generation environment, supporting advanced SCADA, PLC, and DCS platforms across critical energy assets. The position offers strong exposure to system design, automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple operational areas. If you're looking for long-term stability, technical depth, and career growth in power generation controls, this is an excellent opportunity.
Job Description:
Support and lead control systems engineering for power generation facilities. Design, program, and maintain SCADA, PLC, and DCS control systems. Improve automated control strategies to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency. Troubleshoot control and automation issues to minimize downtime. Support system integration, upgrades, testing, and commissioning. Monitor performance and implement control logic improvements. Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. Mentor junior staff and support continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulations. #ENG1

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