[Remote] Associate Engineer I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ENTRUST Solutions Group is a highly specialized consulting service company in the power generation industry. They are seeking an Associate Engineer I to become a subject matter expert in generation controls, balancing field and office work, and developing skills in power systems and controls under expert guidance.

Responsibilities

• Endeavor to become a generation controls subject matter expert
• Balance of in-the-field and office-based analysis training guided by industry-renowned experts
• Office work at engineer’s home office (location independent throughout USA) consists of analyzing field data, developing test plans, prepping for field work, calculating mathematical models, running simulations, and documenting analysis results
• Field work takes place at large power plants (hydro, combustion turbines, thermal/ nuclear turbines, wind, photo-voltaic, battery energy storage system) throughout the USA consisting of directing generation resource through a series of planned tests and capturing data to be used for analysis
• First 2-4 years, there is a balance between field work and office work
• The new hire will initially refine their understanding of industry fundamentals and learn a gamut of generator controls, power systems skills, controls tuning and simulations, and compliance related topics
• Due to the high-barrier-to-entry regarding analysis, new hires will primarily train for the first 1-2 years of employment to harness concepts/skills necessary to capture data in the field as an independent operative
• This involves hands-on interaction with instrumentation, control systems, and protection systems of Bulk Electric System generation under the guidance of experienced team members

Skills

• Completion of, or Expected completion of a Bachelor or Master of Science (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (or similar engineering tailored to controls / power systems)
• An undergraduate-level exposure to power generation fundamentals
• Background in control theory – experience with MATLAB/Simulink and similar
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel
• Enthusiasm for travel and meeting new people
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; field equipment is not light
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Desire to become an industry leading expert in generators and control systems
• Programming experience is beneficial but not required

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules

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