Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer - Industrial Power Systems

ENTRUST • Warrenville, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to deliver engineering solutions for industrial power systems. The role focuses on low- to medium-voltage power systems in industrial or plant settings, leading detailed design efforts, performing engineering calculations and power system studies, and coordinating with designers to produce drawing packages. The engineer will design around existing systems, site constraints, and operational needs, and collaborate with civil/structural, protection and controls, and automation teams. The position also involves client engagement through site visits and project discussions, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is designated remote, with work primarily from home. Employees should be available for occasional in-office needs such as client meetings, team events, training, or field-related support. Travel to client sites and project locations is expected at 10–20% to support project execution, field investigations, design reviews, and client meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least 6 years of engineering experience.
• At least 4 years supporting refining, chemical/petrochemical, power generation, or manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with electrical modeling and simulation tools such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience leading quality reviews and mentoring junior engineering staff.
• Consulting engineering and/or client-facing project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed electrical design efforts for industrial power-system projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and power system studies, including arc-flash, short-circuit, and coordination studies.
• Work with designers to produce high-quality drawing packages.
• Design around existing systems, site constraints, and operational needs at industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with civil/structural, protection and controls, and automation teams.
• Engage with clients through site visits and project discussions.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project execution, field investigations, design reviews, and client meetings through occasional travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off; full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts, and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts.
• May be eligible for a discretionary bonus, as determined by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level