[Hiring] Electrical Engineer I @ENTRUST

Role Description

Kestrel Power Engineering is a highly specialized consulting service company in the ENTRUST portfolio and an industry leader in the power generation industry. We specialize in the technical aspects of power generation and generation controls. With this specialized background, we’re able to help our clients throughout N. America meet their technical and compliance-related challenges.

Endeavor to become a generation controls subject matter expert. Balance of in-the-field and office-based analysis training guided by industry-renowned experts. Relevant areas of interest include:

• Electric machines
• Renewable generation
• Stability
• Controls
• Protection and coordination
• Power flow and dynamics modeling

Office work at the engineer’s home office (location independent throughout the USA) consists of:

• Analyzing field data
• Developing test plans
• Prepping for field work
• Calculating mathematical models
• Running simulations
• Documenting analysis results

Field work takes place at large power plants (hydro, combustion turbines, thermal/nuclear turbines, wind, photovoltaic, battery energy storage systems) throughout the USA, consisting of:

• Directing generation resources through a series of planned tests
• Capturing data to be used for analysis

For the first 2-4 years, there is a balance between field work and office work.

Qualifications

• 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
• Programming experience is beneficial but not required
• 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

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules
• This position pays between $80,000 and $90,000 annually and is an exempt position
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match
• Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available
• These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company