What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical and Controls Engineer position at Caldwell Tanks?
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 Do
- Design 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 Engineering
- 5 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-698A
- NFPA 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.
Salary : $135,000