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Get Access To All JobsKleen Energy Systems, located in Middletown, Connecticut, is a 620 MW combined-cycle power plant fueled by natural gas and oil. The facility features two Siemens SGT6-PAC 5000F combustion turbines and one Siemens SST6-PAC5000 steam turbine, with power delivered to the ISO New England grid through the CL&P 345 kV transmission system.
Opportunity Summary
The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations at Kleen Energy Systems by maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. This position supports the facility’s Siemens combustion turbines, steam turbine, DCS, PLC, turbine controls, and electrical distribution systems through preventive and corrective maintenance while working closely with Operations and Maintenance to improve reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize plant performance.
Your scope of responsibility as IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:
- Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install plant instrumentation and control systems, including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, motors, variable frequency drives, dampers, and associated field devices.
- Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical equipment, including medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, and generator excitation systems.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize DCS, PLC, SCADA, and other plant automation systems by diagnosing faults, supporting program changes, and improving control-system performance and reliability.
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Siemens SGT6-PAC 5000F combustion turbine, SST6-PAC5000 steam turbine, and associated turbine, combustion, burner-management, protection, and condition-monitoring systems.
- Support plant testing, commissioning, system modifications, outages, and capital projects by installing equipment, verifying control functionality, and coordinating activities with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
- Evaluate equipment performance and operating trends to identify instrumentation, controls, or electrical issues and recommend improvements that enhance plant efficiency, availability, and equipment reliability.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, plant drawings, work orders, equipment databases, and vendor information while ensuring tools and test equipment remain calibrated and ready for use.
- Follow all plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements by identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, and properly handling hazardous materials and regulated waste.
- Perform other duties, special projects, and technical assignments as required to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Kleen Energy Systems.
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 IC&E Technician reports directly to the Sr Maintenance Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. 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 IC&E Technician works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. 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 $60 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Core Qualifications and Skills
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
- Experience in combined-cycle power generation or a similar industrial environment, with knowledge of plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of plant electrical and instrumentation systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and associated field devices.
- Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, turbine control, combustion control, burner management, boiler control, and condition-monitoring systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot control-system issues.
- Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control systems associated with combined-cycle equipment, including Siemens combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.
- Proven ability to analyze equipment and control-system performance, identify root causes, and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
- Effective experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to safely support maintenance activities, outages, testing, commissioning, and system modifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and technical documentation; maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records; and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.
- 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, engineering, and technical services for the energy industry. We partner with clients across North America and internationally to support power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy facilities throughout their entire life cycle.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, USERRA-protected status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Experience
- Preferred Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
- Experience in combined-cycle power generation or a similar industrial environment, with knowledge of plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of plant electrical and instrumentation systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and associated field devices.
- Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, turbine control, combustion control, burner management, boiler control, and condition-monitoring systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot control-system issues.
- Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control systems associated with combined-cycle equipment, including Siemens combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.
- Proven ability to analyze equipment and control-system performance, identify root causes, and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
- Effective experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to safely support maintenance activities, outages, testing, commissioning, and system modifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and technical documentation; maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records; and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.
Education
- Preferred Technical/other training or better in Instrumentation & Control Technology or related field
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
- Required Driver's License
Skills
- Preferred IC&E - Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Electrical Safety and Hazard Awareness
- Electrical Systems and Equipment
- Instrumentation Systems and Devices
- DCS - Distributed Control System
- PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
- SCADA - Supervisory Control/Data Acquisition
- High Voltage
- Blueprint - Read and Interpret
- Hand and Power Tools
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communications
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 notice from the Department of Labor.
Kleen Energy Systems, located in Middletown, Connecticut, is a 620 MW combined-cycle power plant fueled by natural gas and oil. The facility features two Siemens SGT6-PAC 5000F combustion turbines and one Siemens SST6-PAC5000 steam turbine, with power delivered to the ISO New England grid through the CL&P 345 kV transmission system.
Opportunity Summary
The Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (IC&E) Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations at Kleen Energy Systems by maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. This position supports the facility’s Siemens combustion turbines, steam turbine, DCS, PLC, turbine controls, and electrical distribution systems through preventive and corrective maintenance while working closely with Operations and Maintenance to improve reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize plant performance.
Your scope of responsibility as IC&E Technician includes the following primary functions:
- Calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and install plant instrumentation and control systems, including control valves, transmitters, analyzers, motors, variable frequency drives, dampers, and associated field devices.
- Perform corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical equipment, including medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, and generator excitation systems.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize DCS, PLC, SCADA, and other plant automation systems by diagnosing faults, supporting program changes, and improving control-system performance and reliability.
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Siemens SGT6-PAC 5000F combustion turbine, SST6-PAC5000 steam turbine, and associated turbine, combustion, burner-management, protection, and condition-monitoring systems.
- Support plant testing, commissioning, system modifications, outages, and capital projects by installing equipment, verifying control functionality, and coordinating activities with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors.
- Evaluate equipment performance and operating trends to identify instrumentation, controls, or electrical issues and recommend improvements that enhance plant efficiency, availability, and equipment reliability.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, plant drawings, work orders, equipment databases, and vendor information while ensuring tools and test equipment remain calibrated and ready for use.
- Follow all plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements by identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, and properly handling hazardous materials and regulated waste.
- Perform other duties, special projects, and technical assignments as required to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Kleen Energy Systems.
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 IC&E Technician reports directly to the Sr Maintenance Supervisor and receives general direction from plant management. 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 IC&E Technician works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. 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 $60 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Core Qualifications and Skills
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
- Experience in combined-cycle power generation or a similar industrial environment, with knowledge of plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of plant electrical and instrumentation systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and associated field devices.
- Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, turbine control, combustion control, burner management, boiler control, and condition-monitoring systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot control-system issues.
- Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control systems associated with combined-cycle equipment, including Siemens combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.
- Proven ability to analyze equipment and control-system performance, identify root causes, and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
- Effective experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to safely support maintenance activities, outages, testing, commissioning, and system modifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and technical documentation; maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records; and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.
- 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, engineering, and technical services for the energy industry. We partner with clients across North America and internationally to support power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy facilities throughout their entire life cycle.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, USERRA-protected status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Experience
- Preferred Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industrial or military experience will be considered.
- Experience in combined-cycle power generation or a similar industrial environment, with knowledge of plant operations, electrical maintenance, safe work practices, and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of plant electrical and instrumentation systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, motors, transformers, batteries, chargers, inverters, generator excitation systems, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and associated field devices.
- Working knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, turbine control, combustion control, burner management, boiler control, and condition-monitoring systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot control-system issues.
- Demonstrated ability to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, and control systems associated with combined-cycle equipment, including Siemens combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.
- Proven ability to analyze equipment and control-system performance, identify root causes, and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, availability, and equipment life.
- Effective experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to safely support maintenance activities, outages, testing, commissioning, and system modifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and technical documentation; maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records; and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations.
Education
- Preferred Technical/other training or better in Instrumentation & Control Technology or related field
- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
- Required Driver's License
Skills
- Preferred IC&E - Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Electrical Safety and Hazard Awareness
- Electrical Systems and Equipment
- Instrumentation Systems and Devices
- DCS - Distributed Control System
- PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
- SCADA - Supervisory Control/Data Acquisition
- High Voltage
- Blueprint - Read and Interpret
- Hand and Power Tools
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communications
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 notice from the Department of Labor.
Electrical Controls Engineer Job Roles in Connecticut
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical controls engineers in Connecticut?
Connecticut's largest visa sponsors for electrical controls engineers include Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky Aircraft, Raytheon Technologies, Otis Elevator, and Eaton Corporation. These manufacturers regularly file H-1B visa petitions for controls engineering roles tied to aerospace, defense, and industrial automation. Smaller automation integrators and energy companies in the state also sponsor, though less frequently than the major defense contractors.
Which visa types are most common for electrical controls engineer roles in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the primary visa category for electrical controls engineers in Connecticut, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship may pursue TN visa status under the engineer category. Some multinational employers also use the L-1B for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge of proprietary control systems.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
Hartford and East Hartford account for the largest share of sponsorship opportunities, driven by Pratt & Whitney's engine manufacturing operations and the broader aerospace corridor along the Connecticut River valley. Stratford sees activity from Sikorsky's helicopter division. Shelton, Enfield, and Bloomfield also have industrial employers with controls engineering headcount, particularly in precision manufacturing and building automation systems.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, making it practical to search for electrical controls engineer positions in Connecticut without manually vetting each company. You can filter by state and role to surface openings at aerospace, defense, and automation employers across the Hartford metro and other Connecticut industrial hubs.
Are there any state-specific considerations for electrical controls engineers seeking sponsorship in Connecticut?
Connecticut's defense and aerospace employers are subject to ITAR regulations, which can affect hiring of foreign nationals for certain roles involving controlled technology. Employers in those sectors sometimes restrict sponsorship to positions that do not require access to export-controlled data, so it is worth confirming at the application stage whether a specific role has ITAR limitations. Connecticut's university system, including UConn's electrical engineering program, also feeds a steady pipeline of OPT candidates into these industries.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.