Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Controls

Trystar; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Controls to join their engineering team. The role involves leading design and optimization of advanced control systems for electric power networks, ensuring reliable and efficient energy management across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level expertise in engineering.
• Experience with advanced control technology for electric power networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced control algorithms for power systems.
• Lead studies and modeling of power system behavior.
• Conduct functional testing and troubleshoot control system issues.

Skills

Control system design

Collaborative problem-solving

Passion for technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience with SCADA systems

Job description

Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Controls

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $169,000.00/yr

Job Title: Staff Electrical Engineer – Power System Controls – MN, TN, WI, Montreal, CA

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing electrical power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

As a big name and pioneer in electrical power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few! We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN, is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You will find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Murfreesboro, TN; Waukesha, WI; Charlotte, NC; Greeley, CO; Mayfield, KY; Nunn, CO; and in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Staff Electrical Engineer – Power System Controls to join our engineering team in Burnsville, MN; Faribault, MN; Murfreesboro, TN; Waukesha, WI; or Pointe-Claire, Canada. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will see solutions from the engineering prototype phase to series production. You will be responsible lead the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced control system technology offerings for electric power networks within the Research, Development, & Engineering team. In this role, you will work on critical infrastructure projects, collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, and ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for technology, a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving Trystar’s commitment to innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.
  
  
  

In this role you will get to:

Control System Design & Development

• Design and develop advanced control algorithms for power system applications including voltage regulation, frequency control, and load balancing.
• Implement and validate real-time control systems using SCADA, EMS, DMS, and other automation tools.
• Design and commission generator control systems, including excitation control, governor settings, and automatic voltage regulation (AVR).
• Develop and validate generator paralleling logic, synchronization controls, and load sharing schemes for multiple gensets and grid interconnections.
  
  
  

System Integration & Optimization

• Lead studies and modeling of power system dynamic behavior under various operating conditions and disturbances.
• Support the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), renewable generation, and storage systems with grid control strategies.
• Integrate controllers with electrical and mechanical systems to ensure seamless operation.
• Identify and implement performance improvements to optimize efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
  
  
  

Testing, Validation, & Troubleshooting

• Perform stability and contingency analyses, including N-1/N-2 scenarios and remedial action schemes (RAS).
• Conduct functional testing, bench testing, prototype validation, and on-site commissioning to validate control system performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system issues, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and industry standards.
  
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including control diagrams, wiring schematics, software code, and test reports.
• Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry standards and safety regulations (IEEE, NERC, FERC, IEC, UL).
  
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure designs meet project requirements and customer expectations.
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on large-scale projects.
  
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay up to date with emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation in power system control design.
• Implement cybersecurity best practices in control system development.
• Develop and maintain control and test software to support production.
• Lead root-cause investigations.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to design engineers, test technicians, fabrication and assembly personnel.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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