Mid Level Utility Inspector Jobs
Mid level utility inspector jobs go to professionals ready to own inspection scopes end to end, interpret findings independently, and guide junior staff without close supervision. 62% of openings lean toward on-site field work across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with New Leaf Energy, CARIAN, and Gresham Smith hiring at this level now.
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Description
Integration & Automation Engineer, Utilities (Control Systems & OT Integration)
Position Summary
Hanwha Qcells Georgia operates a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA, covering Ingot, Wafer, Cell, and Module production. The Integration & Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and reliable operation of the plant's utility control systems — including PLC, DCS, SCADA/FMCS, HMI, field instrumentation, and industrial networks — that connect electrical, mechanical, and process utility equipment into a single, monitored and controlled system in a 24/7 critical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Control System Operation & Maintenance
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, SCADA/FMCS, and HMI systems serving plant utilities (power distribution, chillers, compressed air, exhaust, UPW/wastewater, and bulk gas/chemical supply).
- Manage control system backups, program revision control, firmware/software updates, licenses, and spare hardware.
- Perform control loop checks, instrument calibration, and tuning of flow, pressure, temperature, level, and analyzer loops.
System Integration & Communication
- Integrate package PLCs, power meters, switchgear, VFDs/MCCs, and third-party equipment into FMCS/SCADA using Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC DA/UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet, and serial (RS-485/RS-232) protocols.
- Develop and maintain I/O lists, point/tag mapping, alarm lists, and interface specifications; resolve communication and data quality issues between systems.
- Build and maintain HMI/SCADA graphics, alarms, trends, and historian data (e.g., OSIsoft/AVEVA PI) for operations and engineering use.
Industrial Network & OT Cybersecurity
- Maintain the OT network architecture (switches, fiber, remote I/O, gateways) and its segregation from the IT network.
- Implement OT cybersecurity practices, including access control, system hardening, patch management, and remote access procedures, in coordination with the IT team.
Safety & Protection Systems
- Maintain interlocks, emergency shutdown logic, and safety-related control functions; support review of safety instrumented functions and proof testing where applicable.
- Support interfaces between the control system and fire alarm, gas detection, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
Troubleshooting & Reliability
- Serve as first-line technical responder for control system failures, communication losses, and nuisance trips; lead root cause analysis and corrective action reports.
- Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours control and automation emergencies.
Projects & Expansion
- Support plant capacity expansion and modification projects: develop control philosophy and functional design specifications, prepare RFQs and technical bid evaluations, review vendor submittals, and attend FAT/SAT.
- Oversee control system installation, loop checks, and commissioning (Level 3–5) through turnover; coordinate with EPC/controls contractors, system integrators, and equipment vendors.
Documentation & Technical Support
- Maintain system architecture drawings, P&IDs, loop drawings, control narratives, network diagrams, and as-built documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and training to automation and instrumentation technicians and operators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control/Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in configuration, integration, commissioning, or maintenance of PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA systems in industrial, utility, or process plant environments.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet-based fieldbuses) and industrial networking.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, control narratives, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with contractors, vendors, and plant personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating multi-vendor control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Yokogawa, Emerson, Honeywell) into a plant-wide SCADA/FMCS or historian platform.
- Experience in semiconductor, high-purity chemical, solar, battery, or other mission-critical manufacturing facilities.
- Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS/ESD) and fire & gas systems; TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61511/61508) certification.
- Experience with OT cybersecurity standards and programs (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443).
- Electrical system knowledge, including MCCs, VFDs, switchgear, UPS, and power monitoring.
- Project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, and contract management with EPC contractors and vendors.
- Network certifications (e.g., CCNA) or equivalent industrial networking training.
- OSHA 10/30 certification; NFPA 70E qualified person training.
Working Conditions
- Work in a 24/7 manufacturing facility, including control rooms, electrical rooms, utility buildings, and outdoor areas.
- Participation in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours, weekend, or shutdown work.
- Required to wear PPE, including arc-rated clothing, as specified by task.
- Ability to climb ladders, work in confined or elevated spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Description
Integration & Automation Engineer, Utilities (Control Systems & OT Integration)
Position Summary
Hanwha Qcells Georgia operates a vertically integrated solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA, covering Ingot, Wafer, Cell, and Module production. The Integration & Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, and reliable operation of the plant's utility control systems — including PLC, DCS, SCADA/FMCS, HMI, field instrumentation, and industrial networks — that connect electrical, mechanical, and process utility equipment into a single, monitored and controlled system in a 24/7 critical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Control System Operation & Maintenance
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, SCADA/FMCS, and HMI systems serving plant utilities (power distribution, chillers, compressed air, exhaust, UPW/wastewater, and bulk gas/chemical supply).
- Manage control system backups, program revision control, firmware/software updates, licenses, and spare hardware.
- Perform control loop checks, instrument calibration, and tuning of flow, pressure, temperature, level, and analyzer loops.
System Integration & Communication
- Integrate package PLCs, power meters, switchgear, VFDs/MCCs, and third-party equipment into FMCS/SCADA using Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC DA/UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet, and serial (RS-485/RS-232) protocols.
- Develop and maintain I/O lists, point/tag mapping, alarm lists, and interface specifications; resolve communication and data quality issues between systems.
- Build and maintain HMI/SCADA graphics, alarms, trends, and historian data (e.g., OSIsoft/AVEVA PI) for operations and engineering use.
Industrial Network & OT Cybersecurity
- Maintain the OT network architecture (switches, fiber, remote I/O, gateways) and its segregation from the IT network.
- Implement OT cybersecurity practices, including access control, system hardening, patch management, and remote access procedures, in coordination with the IT team.
Safety & Protection Systems
- Maintain interlocks, emergency shutdown logic, and safety-related control functions; support review of safety instrumented functions and proof testing where applicable.
- Support interfaces between the control system and fire alarm, gas detection, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
Troubleshooting & Reliability
- Serve as first-line technical responder for control system failures, communication losses, and nuisance trips; lead root cause analysis and corrective action reports.
- Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours control and automation emergencies.
Projects & Expansion
- Support plant capacity expansion and modification projects: develop control philosophy and functional design specifications, prepare RFQs and technical bid evaluations, review vendor submittals, and attend FAT/SAT.
- Oversee control system installation, loop checks, and commissioning (Level 3–5) through turnover; coordinate with EPC/controls contractors, system integrators, and equipment vendors.
Documentation & Technical Support
- Maintain system architecture drawings, P&IDs, loop drawings, control narratives, network diagrams, and as-built documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and training to automation and instrumentation technicians and operators.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control/Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in configuration, integration, commissioning, or maintenance of PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA systems in industrial, utility, or process plant environments.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet-based fieldbuses) and industrial networking.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, control narratives, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with contractors, vendors, and plant personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating multi-vendor control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Yokogawa, Emerson, Honeywell) into a plant-wide SCADA/FMCS or historian platform.
- Experience in semiconductor, high-purity chemical, solar, battery, or other mission-critical manufacturing facilities.
- Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS/ESD) and fire & gas systems; TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61511/61508) certification.
- Experience with OT cybersecurity standards and programs (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443).
- Electrical system knowledge, including MCCs, VFDs, switchgear, UPS, and power monitoring.
- Project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, and contract management with EPC contractors and vendors.
- Network certifications (e.g., CCNA) or equivalent industrial networking training.
- OSHA 10/30 certification; NFPA 70E qualified person training.
Working Conditions
- Work in a 24/7 manufacturing facility, including control rooms, electrical rooms, utility buildings, and outdoor areas.
- Participation in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours, weekend, or shutdown work.
- Required to wear PPE, including arc-rated clothing, as specified by task.
- Ability to climb ladders, work in confined or elevated spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Mid Level Utility Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level utility inspector job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight inspection projects you led from initial assessment through final sign-off, certifications you hold independently, and situations where your judgment shaped a decision. Applications that show you can run a site, write a defensible report, and coordinate with engineers or contractors without being directed move to the top of the stack.
Which companies hire mid level utility inspectors?
Companies hiring mid level utility inspectors right now include New Leaf Energy, CARIAN, and Gresham Smith, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utility operators, engineering and construction firms, and government contractors tend to hire the most consistently at this level, particularly when infrastructure projects are active or regulatory cycles require dedicated inspection staff.
Are there remote mid level utility inspector jobs?
Yes, though with meaningful limits. About 62% of mid level utility inspector openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote work limited to reporting, documentation review, and coordination tasks. Field inspection itself requires on-site presence, so fully remote roles are uncommon and typically tied to oversight or quality-assurance functions rather than direct inspection.
How do I move up to a mid level utility inspector role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building. Focus on completing full inspection cycles independently, earning a certification relevant to your specialty, and taking on projects where you document findings and defend them to engineers or regulators. Inspectors who demonstrate measurable outcomes, such as identifying code deficiencies or reducing rework rates, build the kind of record that supports a move into mid level roles.
Which industries hire the most mid level utility inspectors?
Mid Level utility inspector roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because aging infrastructure, ongoing capital projects, and compliance requirements create continuous demand for inspectors who can work independently and produce defensible documentation without close supervision.