Generator Excitation Engineer

Quest Global

Longmont, COPosted 2 months ago

Full-Time

Job Description

Job Requirements

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills.

What You will Do:

The types of exciters being replaced include potential source, bus fed, brushless, DC rotating, and partial / full compound. The replacement excitation system sizes range from 35A voltage regulators to 8000A full static multi-bridges. Strong technical management and customer communication skills are essential. An understanding of power electronics and generator applications is desirable. Responsible for the technical execution of the system engineering, hardware generation, and software generation from order hand-off until the completion of commissioning. This includes providing technical support to the commissioning team. This is a global business with regional engineering teams supporting the factory-based team. In this role, you will be responsible for technical ownership and interfacing with the regional engineering resources daily to coordinate gathering of field data, support phone meetings with customers, and phone support during commissioning.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

Review project information to understand scope. This includes schedules, process flows, manuals, commercial documentation, and engineering specs.
Apply electrical and mechanical engineering principles to analyse, design, test, and troubleshoot industrial process control systems, while minimizing cost.
Ensure all products meet quality control standards.
Ability to design and understand technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
Knowledge of how various systems interact with one another and how changes in operations, the environment, and other conditions will affect the process.
As part of a team, provide customers with technical direction and support.
Support site commissioning’s and customer communication both internal and external.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, control, and process issues on live systems as well as simulations
Design control systems for interface to existing unit operations equipment, and evaluate all system components, requirements, and interactions.
Program/configure control system software in a visual programming language.
Responsible to coordinate and lead technical design reviews of projects and to update and archive all required documentation.
Demonstrated expertise in technical problem resolution especially with respect to power plant and other industrial operations.
Support all project documentation creation as part of a well-established process as well as custom needs.
Ensure project execution is carried out safely, to comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) guidelines and procedures.
Drive customer satisfaction via commitment to quality.
Must work well both independently and in a team environment.
Support sales activities to ensure accurate customer proposals and other commercial needs.
Interface with management, project managers, colleagues, and other engineers to keep stakeholders informed of project risks during execution.
Accountable for project deliverables, customer CTQ (critical to quality) compliance, and on-time schedule performance.
Frequently interact with customers and suppliers.
Support streamlining of engineering processes and business growth.

What You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in a “STEM” major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from an accredited college or university.
Travel up to 25% of the time, as required.
Minimum 1 years of engineering experience with excitation or power electronics hardware and/or software control systems
Willing to relocate to the Longmont/Denver, CO area.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Familiarity with various control systems from different manufacturers – GE, Emerson, ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Brush, Reivax, etc.
Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical control systems.
Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
A flexible mind-set – willing and interested to learn about new systems and processes.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ability and adept at communicating with several levels of the organization.
Strong influence, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong process discipline with sound analytical and statistical skills.
Strong customer service mind-set.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000 plus benefits

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

We offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, to support the need of the role and align with company policies. This position is located in posted locations, and may be considered hybrid based on local regulations.