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Torus, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$69K - $90K/yr

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Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports and strengthens our electrical grid ... operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes • Adhere to all safety protocols and ...

Dashiell

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

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Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of ... Learn and apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid ...

Torus, Inc.

Maintenance Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

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Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports and strengthens our electrical grid ... You are comfortable operating in a complex, high-tech manufacturing environment with a wide range ...

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How much do grid operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for grid operator in Utah is $16.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $17.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a grid operator?

To thrive as a Grid Operator, you need a solid understanding of electrical power systems, grid management principles, and typically an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with real-time monitoring software (such as SCADA systems), NERC certification, and standard operating procedures are commonly required. Strong decision-making skills, situational awareness, and effective communication are key soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities are vital to ensure the reliable and safe operation of electrical grids, minimize outages, and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

What does a grid operator do?

A typical shift for a Grid Operator usually involves monitoring the power grid, responding to changes in electricity demand, and coordinating maintenance or emergency responses. Operators work in control rooms, often as part of a rotating schedule that may include nights, weekends, or holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage. Daily tasks include analyzing system data, issuing instructions to field crews, communicating with utility partners, and recording detailed logs of events. You’ll collaborate with engineers, dispatchers, and other operators to maintain grid stability and quickly troubleshoot any issues that arise. This dynamic environment requires staying alert and ready to act decisively under pressure.

What is a grid operator?

A Grid Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling electrical power grids to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply. They manage power flow, respond to system disturbances, and coordinate with power plants and substations to maintain grid stability. Grid Operators use specialized software and real-time data to balance electricity demand and supply. They follow strict protocols to prevent blackouts and restore power efficiently in case of outages. This role requires strong analytical skills, quick decision-making, and in-depth knowledge of electrical systems.

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Infographic showing various Grid Operator job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 48% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,436 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Engineering Division- Draper - Associate, Systems Engineering - 10424181

Goldman Sachs

Draper, UT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 171 rated banks

Job description

Job Duties: Associate, Systems Engineering with Goldman Sachs Services LLC in Draper, Utah. Develop expertise across all Engineering, including datacenter design, networks, storage, grid compute, operating systems, databases, communications, market data and software languages. Contribute to the design and development of the firm's computer and data infrastructure by identifying internal hardware and implementing public and private cloud-based solutions to provide seamless on-demand scaling of the firm's applications. Assist in the creation of automated testing processes, standards, solutions and tools. Apply data mining and machine learning techniques to identify and react to problems in the firm's infrastructure and platforms. Identify, analyze, and resolve application issues by documenting repetitive error resolutions and minimizing operational errors. Assist in developing and monitoring reports to track and manage application health and support application service performance. Assist in monitoring risk in the production environment and change management processes. Help to improve application stability and performance by automating failures using machine learning techniques and analyzing discrepancies and trends. Develop sustainable systems and services through automation, performance tuning and database queries.

Job Requirements: Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field and one (1) year of experience in job offered or related role OR Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field and three (3) years of experience in job offered or related role. Prior work experience must include one (1) year with Master's OR three (3) years with Bachelor's with the following: performance tuning and troubleshooting application issues utilizing Java, code debugging, or log analysis; application troubleshooting for applications based on public cloud including AWS, GCP or any similar cloud offerings; software development using UNIX operating system, Shell scripting, or Python; designing and supporting database systems utilizing technologies such as MongoDB or similar databases; working with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, prioritization, coding testing, release, and support; and SQL performance, tuning, and diagnosing potential performance issues by analyzing query execution plans and setting up disaster recovery.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2026. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs.

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New York, NY, US

Year founded

1869

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