Electrical and Controls Engineer

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex industrial automation challenges and seeing projects come to life from concept through commissioning? Join our growing energy systems team in Shelbyville, Kentucky, where you’ll work on advanced control systems supporting gas turbine inlet air cooling systems for industrial and energy clients around the world.

This role combines electrical engineering, PLC/HMI programming, system design, troubleshooting, and customer interaction in a highly collaborative environment.

What You’ll DoDesign and analyze industrial control systems for gas turbine inlet air cooling applications

Develop and review electrical and controls drawing packages

Create PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software applications

Coordinate with project engineers, designers, customers, and contractors

Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, applicable codes, and industry standards

Assist with commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and final system acceptance testing

Develop technical standards, testing procedures, and engineering best practices

Support communication integration between owner DCS systems and Caldwell control systems

Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers and internal teams

What We’re Looking For Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering5+ years of experience in industrial controls or automation engineering

Strong PLC programming experience with:

Allen Bradley

Experience with :

SCADA systems

HMI development

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Understanding of industrial networking and communication systems

Familiarity with electrical and safety standards including:

UL-508 / UL-508A / UL-698

ANFPA 70

NFPA 79

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and customer teams

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation package starting around $135K+Opportunity to work on highly specialized industrial energy projects

Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical leadership

Diverse work including design, programming, testing, and field commissioning

Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

Exposure to both domestic and international projects and travel

If you’re passionate about industrial automation, controls engineering, and innovative energy solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
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