Sr Eng II - Generation Controls

Power the future of Nevada with us.  At NV Energy, we help sustain one of the greatest engineering achievements of all time—the modern electrical grid. Our teams keep Nevada’s power plants running safely, reliably, and efficiently so millions of customers can count on the energy they need every day.  

We’re looking for a Controls Engineer who’s energized by solving complex problems, uncovering root causes, and bringing clarity to the connection between physical equipment and digital systems. If you love the challenge of making critical infrastructure smarter, stronger, and more resilient, you’ll thrive here.  

Join a company that invests in innovation, values engineering excellence, and makes a direct impact on the communities we serve.  

Be part of the team that keeps Nevada’s lights on—and helps shape the future of energy.

Basic Purpose
Provides engineering design and support services for the electronics and software required to control and manage power generation, automatic generation control and real time energy management. Conceives, develops and implements unique solutions to controls problems. Provides technical direction and project support to plant or control center staff on controls matters.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.