What You Can Expect

At ENGIE, we believe the energy transition depends on skilled professionals who keep critical infrastructure operating safely and reliably. As a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, you'll help ensure the dependable generation of energy that supports local communities while contributing to a more sustainable future.

In this role, you'll maintain and troubleshoot complex electrical, instrumentation, and control systems across plant and satellite facilities. Your expertise will directly support plant safety, equipment reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll inspect, test, repair, and optimize equipment including motors, motor control centers (MCCs), relays, breakers, electrical disconnects, rotating equipment controls, UPS and battery systems, and related electrical assets. You'll identify and resolve electrical and control system issues, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and specialized contractors to support safe and efficient plant operations.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate capital project work from pre-planning to finalized commissioning
• Work with actuators, analyzers, pumps, and variable frequency drives (VFDs) to support safe and reliable operations
• Support and maintain low-voltage control systems and instrumentation
• Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control logic diagrams to diagnose issues and implement solutions
• Monitor automated operation and fine-tune system performance as needed
• Upgrade legacy control systems by retrofitting PLCs, HMIs, networks to integrate new functions
• Identify obsolete components and recommend new products and solutions
• Continuously expand PLC programming knowledge and analytical skills
• Utilize a CMMS for writing/completing work orders with notes to document work performed

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum educational level of a High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems in industrial, utility, power generation, or military environments (e.g., Navy propulsion/electrical systems, Army power generation, Air Force utilities, Marine Corps engineering roles)
• You have experience applying regulations and guidelines of local, state, and national electrical and safety codes
• Ability to complete written reports in the (MMS) Maintenance Management System and communicate technical details and safety concerns or  instructions  verbally with other technicians, vendors, students staff and the general public

Additional Details

• You must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record to drive company vehicles while on campus
• You must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This role requires daily attendance at worksite
• Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and portable radio communication
• Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs)
• Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
• The position consists of 85% work indoors and 15% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range: $37.00 - $56.83 USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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