Mid Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs

Mid level electrical controls engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own control system projects end to end, make architecture decisions with limited oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated across Energy, Chemicals & Materials, and Technology & Software, with employers like Amazon, VANGUARD MAINTENANCE & ELECTRICAL, and Fitesa hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type93% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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E Tech Group
Electrical Controls Engineer
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E Tech Group
New 23h ago
Electrical Controls Engineer
E Tech Group
Portage, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Targa Resources
Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls
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Targa Resources
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Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation and Controls
Targa Resources
Midland, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Fitesa
Electrical Controls Engineer
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Fitesa
Added 2w ago
Electrical Controls Engineer
Fitesa
Simpsonville, South Carolina
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
201-500

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Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Electrical and Controls Engineer
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Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Added 3w ago
Electrical and Controls Engineer
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Moses Lake, Washington
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$121k - $142k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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James Hardie
Electrical Safety & Controls Engineer
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James Hardie
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Electrical Safety & Controls Engineer
James Hardie
Wilmington, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mid Level Electrical Controls Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon
Amazon3 open roles
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VANGUARD MAINTENANCE & ELECTRICAL3 open roles
Fitesa
Fitesa2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Electronics & Hardware

Mid Level Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level electrical controls engineer job?

Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes: highlight control systems you designed or improved, automation projects you led without heavy supervision, and any cross-functional coordination you handled. Tailor your resume to show PLC platforms, HMI development, and panel design relevant to each employer. Demonstrating that you can scope work, troubleshoot independently, and deliver reliable results is what separates mid level candidates from junior applicants.

Which companies hire mid level electrical controls engineers?

Companies hiring mid level electrical controls engineers right now include Amazon, VANGUARD MAINTENANCE & ELECTRICAL, and Fitesa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers industrial manufacturers, automation integrators, utilities, and defense contractors, all of which need engineers who can run projects with minimal hand-holding.

Are there remote mid level electrical controls engineer jobs?

Yes, though the role is more hands-on than most, so full remote is less common than in pure software fields. About 7% of mid level electrical controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering design, programming, and documentation work while reserving on-site time for commissioning, testing, and equipment integration.

How do I move up to a mid level electrical controls engineer role?

Growth from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating project ownership over time. Build depth in at least one PLC or DCS platform, take on progressively larger commissioning assignments, and document the measurable impact of your work, such as uptime improvements or cycle-time reductions. Taking initiative on cross-functional tasks and mentoring newer teammates signals readiness for mid level responsibility to most hiring managers.

Which industries hire the most mid level electrical controls engineers?

Mid Level electrical controls engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Chemicals & Materials, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous process automation, regulatory compliance, and equipment reliability that requires engineers who can own systems rather than just execute assigned tasks.