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Canyon Peak Power, situated in Bennett, Colorado, is a 162 MW simple-cycle gas facility delivering reliable, on-demand energy. The plant features six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, offering rapid-start capability and high operational flexibility. Designed to support grid stability, it plays a critical role in meeting peak electricity demand across the region.
Opportunity Summary
The O&M / Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Canyon Peak Power Plant. This position performs plant startups, shutdowns, equipment monitoring, and routine operations while providing advanced IC&E support for instrumentation, controls, automation, and electrical systems. The Technician troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and maintains plant equipment to support reliable generation and rapid response to changing system demands.
Your scope of responsibility as O&M / IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:
IC&E Systems Maintenance
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV AC, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair process instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, and analytical equipment, using appropriate test equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, turbine and plant control systems, DCS/SCADA equipment, control cards, wiring, terminations, and associated automation systems.
- Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation to diagnose faults and restore equipment functionality.
- Perform preventive and corrective IC&E maintenance and support equipment inspections, commissioning, outages, and emergency maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate CMMS records, calibration documentation, drawings, and other technical records associated with completed work.
- Coordinate IC&E activities with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.
Operations & Equipment Support
- Start, operate, monitor, and shut down six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, auxiliary systems, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with plant procedures.
- Perform equipment rounds and monitor temperatures, pressures, vibration, fluid levels, operating hours, and other parameters to identify abnormal conditions.
- Operate and monitor auxiliary equipment, including air compressors, generator cooling systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Perform operational testing, inspections, minor repairs, adjustments, and basic mechanical troubleshooting to maintain equipment reliability and availability.
- Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions, taking appropriate corrective action within established procedures and promptly communicating equipment issues.
- Prepare and isolate equipment for maintenance and assist plant personnel during planned and forced outages, troubleshooting, repairs, and other maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate operating logs and CMMS documentation and perform other duties as assigned to support safe and reliable plant operations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager, contributing to overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
Working Relationships
The O&M / IC&E Technician reports directly to the Plant Manager. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The O&M / IC&E Technician works a rotating 10-hour shift schedule, alternating between days and nights. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.
Compensation
This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $45 to $55 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Qualifications and Technical Competencies
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or a related field is preferred.
- Power generation or similar industrial experience, preferably within natural gas-fired peaking or simple-cycle power generation facilities.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
- Advanced experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation, controls, and automation systems; GE LM2500 or similar simple-cycle turbine experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency calibrating process instrumentation, troubleshooting PLCs and DCS/SCADA systems, and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ability to perform plant operations, including equipment startups, shutdowns, rounds, monitoring, and response to abnormal operating conditions.
- Experience supporting planned and forced outages, emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Strong safety focus with demonstrated knowledge of LOTO and safe electrical and industrial work practices.
- Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications for maintenance and operational documentation, along with strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Experience
Preferred- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or a related field is preferred.
- Power generation or similar industrial experience, preferably within natural gas-fired peaking or simple-cycle power generation facilities.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
- Advanced experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation, controls, and automation systems; GE LM2500 or similar simple-cycle turbine experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency calibrating process instrumentation, troubleshooting PLCs and DCS/SCADA systems, and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ability to perform plant operations, including equipment startups, shutdowns, rounds, monitoring, and response to abnormal operating conditions.
- Experience supporting planned and forced outages, emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Strong safety focus with demonstrated knowledge of LOTO and safe electrical and industrial work practices.
- Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications for maintenance and operational documentation, along with strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
Education
Preferred- Associates or better in Power Plant Technology or related field
- Associates or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Skills
Preferred- IC&E - Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
- DCS - Distributed Control System
- Voltages up to 4160 Volts
- Electrical Safety and Hazard Awareness
- Instrumentation Systems and Devices
- Piping&Instrumentation Schematics-Read&Interp
- PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Verbal and Written Communications
- Power Plant Operations
- Electrical Systems and Equipment
- Electrical Schematics - Read & Interpret
- Safety Policies and Procedures Management
- Control Room Operations
- Combustion Turbine O&M
- Simple Cycle
- Startup and Shutdown Procedures
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Canyon Peak Power, situated in Bennett, Colorado, is a 162 MW simple-cycle gas facility delivering reliable, on-demand energy. The plant features six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, offering rapid-start capability and high operational flexibility. Designed to support grid stability, it plays a critical role in meeting peak electricity demand across the region.
Opportunity Summary
The O&M / Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Canyon Peak Power Plant. This position performs plant startups, shutdowns, equipment monitoring, and routine operations while providing advanced IC&E support for instrumentation, controls, automation, and electrical systems. The Technician troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and maintains plant equipment to support reliable generation and rapid response to changing system demands.
Your scope of responsibility as O&M / IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:
IC&E Systems Maintenance
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV AC, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair process instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, and analytical equipment, using appropriate test equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, turbine and plant control systems, DCS/SCADA equipment, control cards, wiring, terminations, and associated automation systems.
- Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation to diagnose faults and restore equipment functionality.
- Perform preventive and corrective IC&E maintenance and support equipment inspections, commissioning, outages, and emergency maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate CMMS records, calibration documentation, drawings, and other technical records associated with completed work.
- Coordinate IC&E activities with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.
Operations & Equipment Support
- Start, operate, monitor, and shut down six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, auxiliary systems, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with plant procedures.
- Perform equipment rounds and monitor temperatures, pressures, vibration, fluid levels, operating hours, and other parameters to identify abnormal conditions.
- Operate and monitor auxiliary equipment, including air compressors, generator cooling systems, and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Perform operational testing, inspections, minor repairs, adjustments, and basic mechanical troubleshooting to maintain equipment reliability and availability.
- Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions, taking appropriate corrective action within established procedures and promptly communicating equipment issues.
- Prepare and isolate equipment for maintenance and assist plant personnel during planned and forced outages, troubleshooting, repairs, and other maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate operating logs and CMMS documentation and perform other duties as assigned to support safe and reliable plant operations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Plant Manager, contributing to overall plant efficiency and effectiveness.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
Working Relationships
The O&M / IC&E Technician reports directly to the Plant Manager. This role involves interfacing with contractors and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel to ensure necessary support and coordination.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The O&M / IC&E Technician works a rotating 10-hour shift schedule, alternating between days and nights. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.
Compensation
This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $45 to $55 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Qualifications and Technical Competencies
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or a related field is preferred.
- Power generation or similar industrial experience, preferably within natural gas-fired peaking or simple-cycle power generation facilities.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
- Advanced experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation, controls, and automation systems; GE LM2500 or similar simple-cycle turbine experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency calibrating process instrumentation, troubleshooting PLCs and DCS/SCADA systems, and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ability to perform plant operations, including equipment startups, shutdowns, rounds, monitoring, and response to abnormal operating conditions.
- Experience supporting planned and forced outages, emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Strong safety focus with demonstrated knowledge of LOTO and safe electrical and industrial work practices.
- Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications for maintenance and operational documentation, along with strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Experience
Preferred- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or a related field is preferred.
- Power generation or similar industrial experience, preferably within natural gas-fired peaking or simple-cycle power generation facilities.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems from 24V DC through 13.8kV, including MCCs, transformers, relays, breakers, motors, VFDs, and switchgear.
- Advanced experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation, controls, and automation systems; GE LM2500 or similar simple-cycle turbine experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency calibrating process instrumentation, troubleshooting PLCs and DCS/SCADA systems, and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ability to perform plant operations, including equipment startups, shutdowns, rounds, monitoring, and response to abnormal operating conditions.
- Experience supporting planned and forced outages, emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintenance of combustion turbines and auxiliary equipment.
- Strong safety focus with demonstrated knowledge of LOTO and safe electrical and industrial work practices.
- Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications for maintenance and operational documentation, along with strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and OEM representatives.
Education
Preferred- Associates or better in Power Plant Technology or related field
- Associates or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Skills
Preferred- IC&E - Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
- DCS - Distributed Control System
- Voltages up to 4160 Volts
- Electrical Safety and Hazard Awareness
- Instrumentation Systems and Devices
- Piping&Instrumentation Schematics-Read&Interp
- PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Verbal and Written Communications
- Power Plant Operations
- Electrical Systems and Equipment
- Electrical Schematics - Read & Interpret
- Safety Policies and Procedures Management
- Control Room Operations
- Combustion Turbine O&M
- Simple Cycle
- Startup and Shutdown Procedures
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in M&E engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD for building services design and documentation
- Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems for commercial or institutional projects
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, NEC codes, and local building regulations
- PE license or active enrollment in a professional engineering licensure program
- Strong coordination skills for working with architects, structural engineers, and contractors
Tips for Your M&E Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project types
M&E hiring managers scan for the building types you've worked on. Call out hospitals, data centers, or commercial high-rises by name and scale. A generic mechanical resume won't land interviews that a project-specific one will.
List your design software by version
Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and IES VE versions matter on job postings. Employers filter candidates by tool fluency, so list the specific software and release years you've used on live projects, not just the product family name.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists m&e engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the engineer of record requirement carefully
Many postings require a PE license for engineer-of-record responsibility. If you're unlicensed, target roles that specify 'working toward PE' or list the licensed principal separately. Applying to EOR roles without a PE wastes both sides' time.
Prepare a system-specific walkthrough for interviews
M&E interviews often include a technical deep-dive on one system you've designed. Walk through load calculations, equipment selection rationale, and coordination challenges on a real project. Generic answers about process don't satisfy a technical hiring panel.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
M&E roles vary widely in whether you're doing concept, detailed design, or site supervision. Clarify project phase involvement and travel expectations in your offer conversation, as these affect workload and career trajectory as much as the base figure.
M&E Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most m&e engineers?
The companies hiring the most m&e engineers right now include JLL, NAES Corporation, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare, data center, and large commercial construction projects are driving the majority of active demand.
How many m&e engineer jobs are remote?
About 29% of m&e engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination most roles require. Energy modeling, load calculations, and specification writing are the sub-areas most compatible with remote work, while site supervision and construction administration roles are almost always on-site.
How do you become a m&e engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited program. Build hands-on experience through internships or graduate roles focused on building services design. Develop proficiency in industry design software and work toward a PE license through the FE exam and required supervised experience hours. Specializing in a system type, such as HVAC or low-voltage electrical, accelerates progression.
How do you get hired as a m&e engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled junior engineer, design engineer, or graduate engineer, which expect limited independent experience. Highlight any university project work, internship deliverables, or coursework involving load calculations or system design. Demonstrating Revit MEP proficiency and knowledge of ASHRAE or NEC fundamentals signals readiness to contribute on day one, even without years of billable project history.
What does the m&e engineer interview process look like?
Most m&e engineer hiring processes begin with a recruiter screen followed by a technical interview with a senior engineer or project director. Expect questions on system sizing, code compliance, and software tools. Some firms include a take-home design exercise or ask you to walk through a past project in detail. Final rounds often involve a team or department head conversation focused on project delivery and coordination experience.
Where can I find and apply to m&e engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to m&e engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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