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Controls Engineer

Lorenz Engineering, a division of The Salem Group
Hueytown, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

Pay Rate: $41.00/hrW2 Contract

Controls Engineer- Hueytown, AL

  • Engineers are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing protection and control systems. These systems are used to monitor protection systems in power substations.
  • Engineers must have a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles as well as computer skills. They use this knowledge to install, repair, and maintain protection and control systems that may include microprocessor relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, pumps, motors, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying and associated devices
  • Perform calibration of various types of protection and control relays and devices
  • Assist in creating and maintaining protection and control documentation
  • Assist assigned project lead with field assignments Install, program, and maintain protection and control relays and devices
  • Participate in process hazard analyses
  • Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and practices

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 4 year BS Engineering Degree (Electrical Preferred)
  • 0-3 years experience in Engineering or similar role
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
  • Experience with AC and DC systems

EEO

The Salem Group provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law.

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