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Weekend Maintenance

Provo, UT

$13/hr

Saturday and Sunday 8am-12pm required on this property. There are openings and more hours available at nearby properties if looking for more time. You are responsible for keeping the hotel maintained ...

Liberty Safe

Maintenance - General

Payson, UT

Experience with PLC Troubleshooting * Mechanical maintenance support a must * Experience with electrical systems * Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of industrial ...

Raytheon

Electrical Engineer II

Provo, UT

This Engineering hardware position is focused on supporting and driving the design, development, integration, and maintenance of electronics as a part of on-site factory support of test systems to ...

Slant

Software Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

We need engineers who can empathize with customers and be driven to build the best possible product to solve their problems. We need engineers who love coming up to solutions to problems, not who ...

Cementation USA

Electrical Engineer

Sandy, UT · On-site

Engineering Reports to: Discipline Lead GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary) The Electrical Engineer provides safe, "Best for Project" solutions for complex projects, while ensuring regulatory ...

Cementation USA

Electrical Engineer

Sandy, UT · On-site

Engineering Reports to: Discipline Lead GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary) The Electrical Engineer provides safe, "Best for Project" solutions for complex projects, while ensuring regulatory ...

Cementation Americas

Electrical Engineer

Sandy, UT

Engineering Reports to: Discipline Lead GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary) The Electrical Engineer provides safe, "Best for Project" solutions for complex projects, while ensuring regulatory ...

Raytheon

Subsystem Electrical Engineer II

Provo, UT

Our core electrical engineering responsibilities include architecture, analysis, requirements, integration, and test. Our core electrical engineering technologies include RF/RADAR, Navigation/IMU/GPS ...

HHM Hotels

Maintenance Technician

South Jordan, UT

$18 - $20/hr

Your Growth Path Engineer - Engineering Supervisor - Chief Engineer Your Focus * Assist with ... Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.

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How much do weekend plc programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend plc programmer in Orem, UT is $70,127.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,100.00 and $80,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Weekend PLC Programmer?

A Weekend PLC Programmer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and programming PLC systems during weekend shifts, typically in manufacturing or industrial settings. They ensure equipment runs efficiently, minimize downtime, and support production needs by resolving automation issues. This role often requires experience with PLC software such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi, along with strong problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend PLC Programmer position, and why are they important?

A Weekend PLC Programmer should possess strong knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation systems, and troubleshooting industrial equipment, usually backed by an associate degree in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or a related field. Familiarity with PLC programming languages such as ladder logic, as well as experience with platforms like Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider Electric, and certifications such as Siemens S7, are highly desirable. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are soft skills that set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities ensure timely maintenance and minimal downtime of automated processes during weekend shifts, keeping manufacturing and industrial operations running smoothly.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Weekend PLC Programmer, and how do they contribute to plant operations?

Weekend PLC Programmers are primarily responsible for monitoring, programming, and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment during weekend shifts to support continuous plant operations. This includes responding to equipment faults, performing preventative maintenance, and implementing any control system updates or changes required during off-peak hours. In this role, you often work closely with maintenance teams and production supervisors to minimize downtime and keep systems operating efficiently. Your contributions are essential to ensuring that the facility remains productive and that any issues are quickly addressed while full-time engineering staff may be off-duty.

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ESSP Electrical Engineer - Experienced Professional

WSP

Cottonwood Heights, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description


This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an ESSP Electrical Engineerfor our Salt Lake City, UT office. Be involved in projects with our ESSP (Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management-anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world-and we need your help.
The successful applicant will be responsible for performing services related to electrical studies, SCADA, and system protection. Depending on project needs and individual expertise, this role may involve supporting a broad range of activities or specializing in a specific area as outlined under "Your Impact." Candidates are not expected to be proficient in all listed areas, they are expected to have a fundamental understanding of three-phase power and power system fundamentals. Applicable power systems primarily include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems. Activities may include one or more of the following:
Your Impact:
  • Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE EnerVista, ASPEN OneLiner, Gridscale X (CAPE), SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS
  • Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, DSA Tools, Python Scripting
  • Design Studies: substation grounding, corona, electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD, POLARIS-EMF, COMSOL Multiphysics, TFlash
  • Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC's and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. Applicable network and communication protocols: DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850
  • Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. Applicable Logic and Control Platforms: SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20
  • Write technical reports summarizing analysis with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
  • Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
  • Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are:
Required Qualifications
  • BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), or BSCE (BS Computer Engineering) degree, from an ABET-accredited university
  • 3 to 5 years of industry experience performing design or device configuration in technical disciplines described in the Roles and Responsibilities section
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
  • Internships and experience in technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
  • Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)
  • Experience in mentoring others and/or providing technical leadership in customer-focused engineering projects
  • A member of and/or actively participates in professional practice organizations.

Disclaimer:
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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