Senior Excitation Engineer

ENTRUST • Chicago, IL

27d • $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ENTRUST is seeking a talented and driven Senior Excitation Engineer to join our growing team of experts in the electric power generation sector. In this senior-level role, you will bring your engineering expertise to the forefront, leading the execution of complex projects that power communities and industries. Specifically, this role will focus excitation systems, interfaces related to the excitation system, and supporting other team members with other power generation related projects (i.e. balance of plant, electrical design support, etc.). This position offers a flexible work environment tailored to your lifestyle, with remote, hybrid, and in-office options available depending on your location. Some travel (20–40%) is required to support project needs and client engagement. As a Senior Excitation Engineer, you will play a key role in assisting with planning, scheduling, and executing the technical aspects of engineering projects. You will be responsible for designing and programming both hardware and software systems, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions for power plants. Your work will center on excitation systems, but also assisting with other key systems that may include instrumentation, control, and electrical systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaboration is at the heart of this role—you’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors to ensure project success through structured processes such as Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings. Your ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues in real time will be essential to delivering exceptional results. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector, ENTRUST offers the platform, flexibility, and support to help you thrive.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience in the power generation related to excitation systems. This experience includes designing, programming, commissioning, and start-up of excitation systems
• Experience with Excitation Systems (list is only a small sample, experience with other platforms will be a positive): Emerson Excitation Systems GE EX2100e Excitation Systems ABB Excitation Systems Siemens Excitation Systems Basler Electric Excitation Systems
• Process understanding of excitation and generator systems. Understanding of drawings, able to interpret/trouble-shoot hardware designs and process diagrams.
• Well-spoken and able to generate comprehensive documents and/or reports for clients related specific scope of works (i.e. specifications, evaluations, etc.).
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating effective communication skills and collaboration with peers, management, and the client
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-40% locally and domestically.
• Proactive, resourceful and highly motivated to achieve in budget and on time project success/completion.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering Degree or related field

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning, scheduling, and executing the technical aspects of engineering projects
• Designing and programming both hardware and software systems
• Delivering innovative solutions for power plants
• Ensuring high performance and reliability of excitation systems, instrumentation, control, and electrical systems
• Collaborating with internal teams, clients, and contractors
• Ensuring project success through structured processes such as Design Reviews, Program Reviews, and Project Closeout Meetings
• Communicating effectively and resolving issues in real time

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, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• This position pays up to $160,000 (depending on experience) 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.
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees