Power Systems Project Engineer– Controls Focus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of controls technologies and algorithms
• Supporting creation and documentation of system-level requirements for controller development
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and documenting technical issues
• Developing foundational technical knowledge in generator control system design
• Supporting cross-functional teams in documenting system risk analyses
• Providing technical input during team design reviews
• Investigating, resolving, and documenting generator system technical issues
• Participating in technical discussions with internal teams and occasionally external parties
• Building and sharing technical knowledge through internal forums, training, and professional development activities
• Supporting special technical projects as needed by the department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, or a similar high-level language
• Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink
• Strong verbal and written communication and cross collaboration teamwork
• Strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage assigned tasks and small projects with direction and oversight

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to tools such as PSPICE or OrCAD
• Familiarity with PLC programming
• Understanding of Agile and/or Waterfall development methodologies

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn complex systems and apply engineering fundamentals
• High attention to detail, particularly in documentation and design work
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Foundational knowledge of power systems concepts (e.g., wiring, grounding, paralleling, load management)
• Exposure to communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, I²C, or SPI
• Awareness of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements