Senior Excitation Engineer
About The Position
ENTRUST is seeking a Senior Excitation Engineer to lead the technical execution of complex power-generation projects, focusing on excitation systems and their interfaces while supporting other power-generation work such as balance-of-plant and electrical design. The role assists with project planning, scheduling, and execution, and involves designing and programming hardware and software systems for power plants. Related systems may include instrumentation, control, and electrical systems. The engineer works with internal teams, clients, and contractors, participating in Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings. Effective communication and real-time issue resolution are important to successful project delivery. The role is designated remote, with remote, hybrid, and in-office options described as available depending on location; remote employees may need to attend in-person client meetings, team events, or training. Travel of 20–40% is required to support projects and client engagement.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of power-generation experience related to excitation systems, including design, programming, field experience, commissioning, and start-up.
- Experience with excitation systems. Platforms listed include Emerson, GE EX2100e, ABB, Siemens, and Basler Electric.
- Understanding of excitation and generator systems.
- Ability to understand drawings and interpret and troubleshoot hardware designs and process diagrams.
- Ability to communicate well and produce comprehensive client documents or reports, including specifications and evaluations.
- Effective communication and collaboration with peers, management, and clients.
- Ability and willingness to travel 20–40% locally and domestically.
- Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated approach to achieving project completion within budget and on schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with excitation-system platforms beyond those listed in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and executing the technical aspects of engineering projects.
- Design and program hardware and software systems for power plants, with a focus on excitation systems.
- Support work involving excitation-system interfaces and other power-generation projects, including balance-of-plant and electrical design support.
- Assist with instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to help ensure performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to support project success.
- Participate in Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings.
- Communicate effectively and resolve issues in real time.
- Prepare client-facing documents and reports related to assigned scopes of work, such as specifications and evaluations.
- Travel locally and domestically to support project needs and client engagement.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off for eligible full-time employees.
- Retirement program 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.
- FSA dependent-care and transportation/parking accounts.
- Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus, as determined by the company.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
- Professional growth and career-development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
