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Electrical / Controls Engineer - Rosebud County, MT (Relocation Offered) in Minneapolis

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

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Job Description

Electrical / Controls Engineer – Power Generation – Rosebud County, MT (Relocation Assistance Offered)

A major power generation company is hiring an Electrical / Controls Engineer for its plant in Rosebud County, Montana. Entry-level through senior engineers are welcome, and relocation assistance is offered to qualified candidates nationwide.

What you'll do

  • Support electrical and controls engineering projects across the power plant, working alongside a collaborative engineering team
  • Program, troubleshoot and improve PLC-based control systems
  • Investigate equipment and system issues and recommend technically sound, cost-effective solutions
  • Gather and analyze engineering data, including routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems
  • Work in the field and build cross-functional knowledge with operations and maintenance groups

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred) from an ABET-accredited US college or university
  • PLC experience (programming and/or troubleshooting), required
  • Controls experience, coursework or exposure

Nice to have

  • Internship or co-op in the energy industry
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
  • Electrical, instrumentation, controls or power generation experience

Compensation and benefits

  • $85,000 - $120,000 base (depending on experience) + 12% annual bonus, eligible in year one
  • Relocation assistance
  • Strong 401(k), generous PTO, and full medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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