Consulting Engineer I - Power Generation

Reposted 3 Days Ago
2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
The Consulting Engineer I will support power plant consulting projects, engage in technical discussions, manage project objectives, and maintain documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Consulting Engineer I, where you will launch your career building real-world skills supporting power plant consulting projects from day one.   You’ll partner with experienced engineers and managers to deliver meaningful project work, join client technical discussions, and grow your confidence through coaching and hands-on learning. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your project planning and documentation skills, track progress toward schedules and billable targets, and learn when to raise scope or timeline risks so the team can succeed together. ENTRUST offers an inclusive, innovation-focused culture—plus access to AI tools like Microsoft Copilot—along with competitive pay and benefits, and occasional local travel (about 10%) to help you see your work in action.

The Consulting Engineer I acts as a company engineering resource for power plant consulting projects. This position works with management and engineering staff to continuously develop their technical skillset and execute on project work.

 Job Responsibilities:

  • Company engineering resource for power plant generator consulting projects
  • Aggressively seek out development opportunities in areas relevant to Entrust’s engineering offerings
  • Act on project objectives/plan discussed on an approximately weekly basis during a management meeting, with intermediate meetings as necessary, to ensure schedule and billable hour targets are met
  • Reports project scope or schedule concerns to management
  • Seeks out advanced staff members for project assistance and coaching
  • Attends and participates in relevant technical discussions in client meetings
  • Maintains accurate records of completed project work and ensures it is uploaded in an organized fashion to appropriate internal file share location
  • Ensures timely and complete follow up on revisions and/or additional client requests

What We Offer:

  • 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, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules. 
  • Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and retirement program with company matches. 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. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from ABET accredited university.
  • Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions. This position involves 10% travel which includes driving to local project sites.
  • Demonstrated ability in engineering calculations and analysis
  • Critical thinker with proven ability to execute on multiple projects at once and on schedule – either working independently or in a team environment
  • Accurate and weekly time keeping
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good level of client feedback on project execution
  • Travel as required to support projects

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about [field/industry] and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

Explore More Opportunities: Not quite the right fit? Check out all our openings at ENTRUST Solutions Group Careers.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

This role is designated as remote, giving you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is needed—such as for client meetings, team events, or training sessions. Our approach blends freedom with shared accountability, making ENTRUST an exciting and supportive environment for professionals who thrive in remote work settings with clear, respectful expectations.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from ABET accredited university
  • Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions
  • Demonstrated ability in engineering calculations and analysis
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good level of client feedback on project execution
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The Company
HQ: Warrenville, IL
2,840 Employees

What We Do

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Automation Integration, Electrical Design, Fiber & Broadband Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Process Safety Management. ENTRUST provides innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients’ needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our success is achieved through the valued contributions of our talented and diverse employees with more than 3300 professionals across 42 offices.

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