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Remote Control Valve Engineer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

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Civil Engineer (Remote)

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

The Civil Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and permitting of land ... Support internal quality control and adhere to company design standards Required Qualifications:

SNC-Lavalin

Senior I&C Engineer Energy - Remote

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$99K - $137K/yr

This remote position is based out of either our Oak Ridge, TN or Richland, WA office. Your role ... We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation/Control Engineer to join our team. * Required to work on ...

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site +1

$73K - $98K/yr

... control. * Be self-sufficient and proactive with a proven ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a remote setting. Education/Licensure: * A Bachelor's degree in engineering from and ...

Mesa Associates Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site +1

$73K - $98K/yr

... control. * Be self-sufficient and proactive with a proven ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a remote setting. Education/Licensure: * A Bachelor's degree in engineering from and ...

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How much do remote control valve engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote control valve engineer in Oak Ridge, TN is $103,995.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,300.00 and $120,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Control Valve Engineer vs Control Valve Technician?

AspectRemote Control Valve EngineerControl Valve Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering; certifications like API or ISATechnical diploma or associate degree; certifications like API or ISA
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and troubleshooting in engineering labs or officesOn-site installation, maintenance, and repair in industrial plants
Industry UsageOil & gas, power plants, chemical processingRefineries, manufacturing, process industries

The Remote Control Valve Engineer focuses on designing, analyzing, and testing control valves and their automation systems, often working in offices or labs. In contrast, the Control Valve Technician handles installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control valves directly in industrial settings. Both roles require certifications like API or ISA but differ mainly in scope and work environment.

Remote Control Valve Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Control Valve Engineer job openings in Oak Ridge, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,995 per year, or $50 per hour.

Substation Protection and Control Engineering Associate I

Knoxville, TN • On-site, Remote

Mesa Associates Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$87K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

PDS 3 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Disclaimer: Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.

Mesa seeks a Substation P&C Engineering Associate I to join our team. Ideal candidates for this position will have a BSEE (or equivalent) and be interested in learning protection and control design for medium and high voltage substations.  Upon selection, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn about modern microprocessor relay protection & control of medium & high voltage transmission lines, power transformers, power circuit breakers and other substation/switchyard equipment from more experienced mentors.  Candidate will also be given the opportunity to learn about modern SCADA and remote control systems of substation equipment as well as the latest fiberoptic communication systems used in protective relay coordination.  Learning will be closely coupled with using AutoCAD to complete protection & control designs for various utilities across the southern United States.  The selected candidate must possess a solid work ethic and be a self-starter; having a keen eye for details is also a requisite.  The ability to use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.) is definitely a plus.  All applicants for this position must have excellent communication skills and be able to thrive in a team-oriented work environment.

This position will requires the candidate to be located in or be willing to relocate to the greater Knoxville, TN area and be willing to commute to the Mesa Associates Knoxville office.  Hybrid work at this location will be an option once the candidate has become proficient in performing work duties.   Some overnight travel to utility customer stations located in the southeastern U.S. will be required and the candidate must be able to perform onsite inspections and attend meetings.  

It is highly preferred that all applicants have taken and passed the EIT/FE exam and are interested in pursuing PE licensure.  

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