Remote Electrical Engineer I — Power Gen & Controls

ENTRUST Solutions Group; San Ramon (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Remote work

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer I - Power Generation for a remote role based near San Ramon, CA, to support field and office work developing tests, models, and controls for diverse generation assets. You will balance field data collection at large plants with office analysis, gain expertise in generator controls, MATLAB/Simulink, and power systems, and travel nationwide as needed.

Join a team of specialists and grow toward subject-matter leadership while benefiting from

Qualifications

• Completion of, or Expected completion of a Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Undergraduate 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

Responsibilities

• Office work at engineer’s home office (location independent throughout USA) consists of analyzing field data, developing test plans, prepping for field work, calculating mathematical models, running simulations, and documenting analysis results
• Field work takes place at large power plants (hydro, combustion turbines, thermal/ nuclear turbines, wind, photo-voltaic, battery energy storage system) throughout the USA consisting of directing generation resource through a series of planned tests and capturing data to be used for analysis
• First 2-4 years, there is a balance between field work and office work
• The engineer’s talents and specific interest will be the primary vector for further evolving skillsets for advanced application

Skills

Control theory

Programming experience

US work authorization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Microsoft Office

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer I - Power Generation for a remote role based near San Ramon, CA, to support field and office work developing tests, models, and controls for diverse generation assets. You will balance field data collection at large plants with office analysis, gain expertise in generator controls, MATLAB/Simulink, and power systems, and travel nationwide as needed.

Join a team of specialists and grow toward subject-matter leadership while benefiting from