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Civil Site Project Engineer – Chicago, IL

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Civil Site Project Engineer   2026-293

Location:  Chicago, Illinois
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 3+ years

Education Requirements: BS in Civil Engineering

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing Engineering Consulting firm in the NW Chicago area, that is seeking to add a Civil Site Project Engineer to work on site analysis and land development projects. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a few years of experience, who is ready to take on more project responsibility.

The company is committed to training and developing its engineering team, and will support you in obtaining your Professional Engineer License.

Your Role:

  • Lead and support civil design projects from concept through construction
  • Prepare and review grading, drainage, utility, and site development plans
  • Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with local and state regulations
  • Coordinate closely with in-house land surveyors and site planners
  • Communicate with municipalities, clients, and internal teams

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD including AutoCAD 3D

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • 3+ years of civil engineering experience with site development, land development, municipal, or transportation projects, including internships

Preferred Experience:

  • Engineer-in-Training certification
  • Site grading and drainage design (stormwater management, detention/runoff control, cut/fill balancing)
  • Utility system design for site development (water and sanitary sewer layout and coordination)
  • Engineering calculations and technical design analysis (hydrology/hydraulics, drainage calculations, structural/supporting site calculations)
  • Municipal permitting and plan-submittal knowledge (understanding local/state submission requirements and responding to agency review comments)
  • Municipal/stakeholder liaison and permit coordination (communicating and negotiating with municipalities, clients, and review agencies)

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-293 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and refer to Civil Site Project Engineer and Job 2026-293.

Senior Civil Project Manager – Water & Wastewater – Jacksonville, TX

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Senior Civil Project Manager – Water & Wastewater 2026-290

Location: Jacksonville, Texas
Relocation Assistance: No

Work Location: Hybrid; approximately 2–3 days weekly in office, with remote work and Texas travel as project needs require. Company vehicle will be provided within approximately the first six months, including fuel and authorized personal use.

Experience Required: 6 years of civil engineering experience, including water/wastewater, municipal infrastructure, utility, or public-works project experience.

Education Requirements: BS in Civil Engineering
Certification Requirements: Texas Professional Engineer License

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing Engineering Firm that is seeking a licensed Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through permitting, bidding, construction support, and closeout. This is a high-impact, direct-hire opportunity for an active Texas Professional Engineer who wants technical ownership, client visibility, strong earnings potential, and a long-term path toward leadership, ownership, or partnership. The firm serves rural water supply corporations, municipalities, and public-sector utility clients throughout Texas. Most current work involves water distribution systems, wells, elevated storage tanks, treatment plants, and related utility infrastructure.

Your Role:

  • Review, design, and sign/seal civil engineering plans for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Lead design work involving water distribution lines, wells, storage tanks/towers, treatment plants, and related municipal utility systems.
  • Prepare, review, and manage TCEQ submittals, permitting documentation, plan-review responses, and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Manage projects from planning and design through bidding, construction support, and closeout.
  • Develop bid packages, support public bidding processes, review contractor submissions, and assist clients during project execution.
  • Serve as an engineering point of contact for municipalities, rural water supply corporations, utility clients, boards, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with in-house drafting resources and provide technical direction for project production.
  • Participate in client meetings, board meetings, field visits, site inspections, and travel throughout Texas.
  • Help build scalable engineering processes and potentially mentor EITs, junior engineers, technicians, or design staff as the firm grows.

Required Skills:

  • Working proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable civil design/drafting software.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Texas.
  • Strong written communication, client-facing, organization, and project-management skills.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Current, active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas; ability to review and seal plans is essential.
  • Approximately 6–8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
  • Water/wastewater, municipal infrastructure, utility, or public-works project experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with TCEQ submittals, permitting, regulatory requirements, and approval workflows.
  • Experience with water distribution systems, wells, storage facilities, treatment plants, and/or related infrastructure.
  • Proven project-management experience, including engineering design, bidding, client coordination, construction support, and project delivery.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience supporting rural water supply corporations, municipalities, public works departments, or utility clients.
  • Background as a Municipal Engineer, Water/Wastewater Project Engineer, Civil Project Manager, Consulting Civil PE, or Public Works Engineer.
  • Familiarity with public-sector bidding, infrastructure funding, and board-level client interaction.
  • Interest or experience in business development and building client relationships.
  • Established Central Texas network, particularly around Austin, Taylor, Pflugerville, or surrounding communities.
  • Experience mentoring, leading, or supervising EITs, junior engineers, technicians, or drafting staff.

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-290 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Senior Civil PM – Water/Waste Water and Job 2026-290.

Reliability Vibration Engineering Lead – Newark, NJ

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Reliability Vibration Engineering Lead 2026-289

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Certification: ISO Category I, II Vibration Analysis certification or similar credential is preferred, but not required.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading Facilities Engineering firm that is seeking an experienced Reliability Vibration Specialist to act as Engineering Team Lead to support a Life Sciences client in the Newark, New Jersey area.

Your Role:

You will serve as a technical expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography. You will play a critical role in advancing asset reliability programs by diagnosing complex equipment issues and driving proactive maintenance strategies.

The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance. In addition to hands-on diagnostics, you will contribute to long-term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a highly technical role requiring deep expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention.

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
  • Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
  • Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions
  • Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
  • Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition-based monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
  • Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices

Key Duties:

  • Act as back-up to the General Manager and supervise the account as the #2 manager, with full responsibility including supervision of other managers
  • Responsible for entire account when the Director of Facilities Ops is not present
  • Manage other managers; manage by walking around (rounding)
  • Staff, train, and be responsible for employee development
  • Act as the client interface
  • Provide payroll oversight, and budgetary oversight on some services
  • Oversee and coordinate projects
  • Manage work orders/CMMS
  • Manage mechanicals such as HVAC
  • Manage QA and Safety

Required Skills:

  • Strong hands-on machine vibration analysis expertise, including the ability to interpret vibration data, diagnose root causes of equipment issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems
  • Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of predictive maintenance experience, preferably supporting predictive maintenance programs across multiple facilities or sites.
  • 5+ years experience in management

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-280 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Reliability Vibration Engineering Lead and Job 2026-280.

Engineering & Maintenance Manager – Boston, MA

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Engineering & Maintenance Manager 2026-286

Location: Boston, Massachusetts area
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 7 years

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Certification Requirements:

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading manufacturing company located just northwest of Boston, Massachusetts, that is seeking an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager with demonstrated experience with GMP and food-safety regulated manufacturing, such as pharmaceutical, medical foods, or closely related CPG/biotech.

Your Role:

In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for driving capital projects, improving equipment reliability, overseeing maintenance programs, and supporting plant growth while ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.

  • Lead the engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.
  • Manage capital (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, work order systems, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Develop engineering solutions that improve production, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments on equipment installations, facility improvements, and manufacturing projects.
  • Manage department budgets, contractors, and third-party vendors.
  • Lead equipment startups, commissioning, qualifications (IQ/OQ), troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate engineering and maintenance team members.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, ISO standards, and regulatory

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide occasional on-call support.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance or engineering teams.
  • Hands-on experience with GMP and food-safety regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, medical foods, or closely related CPG/biotech) – specifically in equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ), regulatory compliance, and maintenance programs.
  • Experience managing CAPEX projects, preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability initiatives.

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-286 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Engineering & Maintenance Manager and Job 2026-286.

Construction Engineering Manager – Ames, IA

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Construction Engineering Manager   2026-284

Location:  Ames, Iowa
Relocation Assistance: YES

Experience Required: 7+ years experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields, including 5 years experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team 

Education Requirements: BS or higher in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering field
Certification Requirements: Professional Engineer License

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing Mechanical Engineering and Construction firm in Ames, Iowa, which is actively seeking an experienced Construction Engineering Manager to lead their engineering department in all mechanical projects.

They are offering relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Your Role:

You will lead end‑to‑end mechanical/MEP design for construction projects, from concept through detailed design and construction support, accepting final responsibility for engineering deliverables and QA/QC for those projects.

  • Manage the full-cycle engineering design and layout of projects
  • Prepare in-house design and detailed engineering, along with less detailed presentation and conceptual plans
  • Process required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Serve as the point of contact for outside engineering consultants and vendors
  • Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
  • Attend design meetings with clients and partners, along with pre-construction and post-construction meetings
  • Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
  • Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards
  • Mentor, train, and develop staff and evaluate staff performance
  • Manage multiple projects varying in scope simultaneously

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and practice of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
  • Working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD

Required Experience:

  • BS or higher in Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering field
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 7+ years’ experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields
  • 5 years’ experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team 

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-284 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and refer to Construction Engineering Manager and Job 2026-284.

Telecommunications Engineering Specialist – Winchester, VA

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Telecommunications Engineering Specialist 2026-283

Location: Winchester, Virginia
Relocation Assistance: YES

Experience Required: 10 years telecommunications engineering experience, including 5+ years VoIP / SIP engineering experience

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, IT or equivalent experience
Certification Requirements: Active Secret clearance

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with an actively growing Telecom Security provider in Winchester, Virginia, who are seeking a senior Telecommunications Engineer with active Security clearance to support Ribbon Federal Edge deployment, SIP interconnection engineering, and E-911 call routing support associated with Army Voice Modernization. This role supports mission-critical emergency communications integration between VMOD systems, DISA VISP, and Army PSAP environments.

Your Role:

  • Support engineering issue tracking and technical recommendations
  • Support SIP interconnection engineering and policy routing support.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot E-911 call flow issues.
  • Support deployment validation and readiness assessments.
  •  Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Support connectivity among Federal Edge, VISP and Army PSAP systems.
  • Assist issue resolution affecting gateway deployment and performance.
  • Support technical coordination related to E-911 routing requirements.

Required Skills:

  • Ribbon Communications / Sonus / Genband
  • Session Border Controllers
  • SIP signaling and interconnects
  • E-911 or PSAP integration

Preferred Skills:

  • DISA VISP familiarity
  • Army VMOD experience
  • PSAP interconnection experience
  • Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE)
  • NG 911 Public Safety Communications background/ familiarity

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, IT or equivalent experience
  • Active Secret clearance
  • 10+ years telecommunications engineering experience
  • 5+ years VoIP / SIP engineering expeirence

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-283 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to include Telecommunications Engineering Specialist and Job 2026-283.

Fire Suppression Design Engineer – Cincinnati, OH

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Fire Suppression Design Engineer  2026-282

Location:  Cincinnati, Ohio
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 2+ years in the fire protection industry

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; alternatively, 4+ years of relevant fire protection design experience can substitute for the degree

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with an established Fire Suppression Design firm in the Cincinnati, Ohio area who are actively seeking a Fire Suppression Design Engineer to join their team. They are open to a Junior or Senior level professional.

Your Role:

You will design fire special hazard fire suppression and alarm systems for multiple location categories, including manufacturing, research laboratories.

  • Design life safety and asset protection systems using AutoCAD and proprietary software applications, adhering to local, national, and manufacturer requirements.
  • Direct contractors in the proper installation and operation of systems.
  • Survey job sites to ensure proper system design and installation.
  • Read, review, and implement customer-supplied project specifications.
  • Attend manufacturer training classes and other continued education training
  • Create project-specific operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Update existing drawings.
  • Assist office staff with engineering-related tasks such as process improvement.
  • Assist with system inspection and maintenance as needed.
  • Assist in system startups and commissioning as needed.

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in designing special hazard fire suppression and fire alarm systems, excluding standard sprinkler-only designs
  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD 2D and 3D for creating detailed fire protection system layouts.
  • Strong knowledge of fire protection industry standards and codes, including NFPA guidelines.
  • Knowledge and efficient use of 3D design software.
  • Understanding of MS Office applications.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical information.
  • Desire to learn industry standards.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Alternatively, 4+ years of relevant fire protection design experience can substitute for the degree
  • 2+ years designing special hazard fire suppression and fire alarm systems, including experience as a Fire Systems Design Engineer, performing site surveys, and providing installation oversight
  • Experience delivering project-specific operation and maintenance documentation
  • Demonstrated responsibility for interpreting and implementing customer project specifications in fire protection design.
  • Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD 2D drafting.

Preferred Experience:

  • NICET certification, preferably Level III or higher; progress towards it is a plus
  • If not currently certified, willingness to study for and obtain NICET certification 

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-282 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and refer to Fire Suppression Design Engineer Job 2026-282.

Senior Life Sciences DeltaV Controls Engineer – Raleigh, NC

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Senior DeltaV Controls Engineer   2026-281

Location:  Raleigh, North Carolina
Relocation Assistance: YES

Experience Required: 8 – 15+ years working with Emerson DeltaV systems in the Life Sciences realm

Education Requirements: BS or higher in  in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing employee-owned automation and controls engineering firm, who is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with extensive experience with Emerson DeltaV systems, to lead the design, implementation, and project management of large-scale capital automation projects within the Life Sciences industry, working from their office in Raleigh, North Carolina. You will also travel up to 25% to client sites for site support and commissioning.

Your Role:

This role requires proficiency with Emerson DeltaV systems in the Life Sciences realm, and a strong technical background in designing and delivering cGMP-compliant automation solutions.. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complete project life cycles, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes.

  • Design and implement DeltaV control systems for complex Life Sciences capital projects
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and within-budget project execution
  • Lead system architecture development and control strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency
  • Design batch sequencing, phase logic, and recipe structures to optimize production efficiency and regulatory compliance
  • Develop DeltaV graphics using DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate in alignment with ISA-101 HMI guidelines
  • Utilize a class-based approach in overall design to maximize scalability and standardization across projects
  • Develop electrical designs, including power distribution, panel layouts, and grounding strategies for automation systems
  • Specify and procure instrumentation and hardware components
  • Design and implement industrial networking solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus
  • Integrate 3rd party equipment with DeltaV systems using protocols such as OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus
  • Define computing infrastructure requirements, including server architecture, virtualization, cybersecurity, and redundancy planning
  • Design, plan, and specify DeltaV system licensing based on user requirements and project scope to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to commissioning and validation
  • Ensure project deliveries and execution methodology compliance with GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and industry best practices
  • Develop acceptance protocols and manage the execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate system performance
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-disciplinary teams
  • Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success
  • Implement advanced automation strategies, including ISA-88 batch processing, historian integration, and alarm management
  • Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and drive continuous improvements in system performance
  • Travel up to 25% for on-site support, commissioning, and client engagement

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency in DeltaV Live and DeltaV Operate, including experience designing high-performance HMIs and operator interfaces.
  • Expertise in ISA-101 HMI design principles and high-performance graphic design strategies.
  • Strong experience in class-based configuration and design.
  • Expertise in ISA-88 batch processing, historian solutions, and advanced control strategies.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects in the Life Sciences industry.
  • Strong knowledge of automation protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link).
  • Deep understanding of industrial networking for communication between controllers, servers, and HMIs.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory compliance for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Experience integrating electrical and process control systems.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience specifying and designing electrical components, including MCCs, VFDs, control panels, and power distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization technologies for robust DeltaV system deployment.
  • Extensive experience designing and implementing batch control systems within regulated Life Sciences environments.
  • Experience in OEM system integration using OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial communication protocols.
  • Ability to plan, specify, and manage DeltaV system licensing to optimize project implementation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens PCS7, or other DCS/SCADA systems is a plus.

Required Experience:

  • Professional degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8-15 years in automation and control system engineering, with a strong focus on Life Sciences projects.
  • 8-15 years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV systems, focusing on system design and project execution.

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-281 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and mention DeltaV Controls Engineer Job 2026-281.

Electrical Power Commissioning Engineer – Contract – Toledo, OH

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Electrical Power Commissioning Engineer 2026-278

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Relocation Assistance: No
Per Diem: No

Start Date: September, 2026
Assignment Length: 1 year
Work Schedule: 12 hour 7-day on/off rotating shifts; one week on then one week off, with occasional shift work on nights and holidays

Experience Required: 4 years

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading Energy Engineering firm that is seeking a team of two Electrical Power Commissioning Engineers to support safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems, onsite just south of Toledo, Ohio. You will provide electrical engineering expertise throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring systems are properly tested, verified, and ready for operation.

This team will work 12 hour shifts, 7 days on then 7 days off, rotating day shift and night shift. You will also have to work occasional holidays.

This is a field-based role supporting active construction, commissioning, and startup environments, and requires the ability to work in industrial settings and follow all required safety protocols.

Your Role:

  • Provide electrical engineering support across commissioning, startup, and system turnover phases
  • Lead and support electrical commissioning activities, including testing, verification, and troubleshooting of:
  • Switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated systems
  • Protection relays and control systems
  • Validate power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and ensure alignment with as-built conditions prior to energization
  • Execute and oversee electrical testing activities (e.g., insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, functional verification)
  • Support pre-commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification
  • Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU processes to ensure systems meet requirements for startup and turnover
  • Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure aligned execution and system readiness
  • Work directly in the field to support testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and company safety requirements
  • Support BESS and power generation system integration, including system-level testing and performance validation
  • Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages
  • Identify, track, and drive resolution of punch list items prior to system handover
  • Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities
  • Promote continuous improvement and support development of standardized commissioning processes and tools
  • Mentor and support development of junior engineers

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar)
  • Experience with protection relay testing and electrical test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger)
  • Understanding of:
    • Protection coordination and arc flash analysis
    • Grid integration and energy storage systems
    • DCS/SCADA systems and electrical integration

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology
  • 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning in power generation, industrial, or related industries
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Electrical power systems and equipment (switchgear, transformers, generators)
    • Electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control systems
    • Commissioning, testing, and startup processes

Preferred Experience:

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (from ABET accredited Institution)
  • Experience with power generation, data centers, or BESS systems
  • Experience supporting or leading commissioning and startup activities
  • Familiarity with FAT/SAT execution and turnover processes

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-278 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com and be sure to refer to Electrical Power Commissioning Engineer and Job 2026-278.

Senior PLC Controls Engineer – Albuquerque, NM

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Senior PLC Controls Engineer  2026-278

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Relocation Assistance: No

Experience Required: 10+ years of PLC Controls Engineering

Education Requirements: BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science

Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are seeking a Senior PLC Controls Engineer to join the team at a growing engineering consulting firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to provide team leadership in delivering automation systems for a wide variety of industries, implementing automation solutions with multiple control systems including PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms, with emphasis on Rockwell and Cimplicity.

Your Role:

In this role you will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions. This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.

  • You will deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either on your own or as a leader of a team.
  • You must have the ability to conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customer’s requirements.  This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client’s facility.  
  • Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others to achieve the desired results is required.  
  • Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred
  • For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred.
  • You will design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired, and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
  • This position oftentimes requires the following project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings. Also includes overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) up to $1M. This position is often responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project
  • The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians.  Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.

Required Skills:

  • In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon
  • In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as ICONICS Genesis64, Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform, GE CIMPLICITY, GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Schneider, and Siemens
  • In-depth understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar
  • Experience in industries such as Semiconductor chip fabrication facilities, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas and Mining
  • Experience in the design of electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and associated NEC references desired
  • Experience with AutoCAD is desired
  • Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions
  • Experience mentoring less experienced engineers
  • Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
  • Field device/equipment troubleshooting
  • Job estimating

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
  • 10+ years of Controls Engineer experience with capabilities in these areas:
    • Candidates with Rockwell and Cimplicity experience will be given preference
    • Various 3rd party web-based data integrations for monitoring and troubleshooting aid
    • Develop work processes to automate template and instance development within the System Platform
    • Provide technical leadership on design standards around graphics, alarming, and scale-up
    • SQL, .NET, Power BI, Grafana, and APIs

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