Electrical Engineer I - Kestrel

ENTRUST Solutions Group • San Ramon, CA

24d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

Kestrel Power Engineering, an ENTRUST portfolio company and industry leader in power generation, offers specialized consulting services in the technical aspects of power generation and controls. We help clients across North America address technical and compliance challenges, adapting to the growing demands on the bulk power system. This role focuses on developing expertise in generation controls, with a balance of field and office-based analysis training guided by industry experts. Areas of interest include electric machines, renewable generation, stability, controls, protection and coordination, and power flow and dynamics modeling. Office work involves analyzing field data, developing test plans, calculating mathematical models, running simulations, and documenting results. Field work occurs at various large power plants across the USA, involving directing generation resources through planned tests and capturing data. The initial 2-4 years will have a balance between field and office work.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Desire to become an industry leading expert in generators and control systems.
• Must be physically located in the Pacific or Mountain time zone states.
• Must be available when in-office presence is needed for client meetings, team events, or training sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze field data.
• Develop test plans.
• Prepare for field work.
• Calculate mathematical models.
• Run simulations.
• Document analysis results.
• Direct generation resources through planned tests.
• Capture data for analysis.
• Refine understanding of industry fundamentals.
• Learn generator controls, power systems skills, controls tuning and simulations, and compliance related topics.
• Harness concepts/skills necessary to capture data in the field as an independent operative.
• Gain hands-on interaction with instrumentation, control systems, and protection systems of Bulk Electric System generation.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts.
• FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement program with a company match.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree