Jobs Available in Power Systems, Power Electronics, and Electric Machines


SunEdison

SunEdison is looking for electrical engineers to design solar power installations. Linked below are a few brochures:

Students interested in a position may contact Paul via email at pjameson@sunedison.com or by phone at (443) 909 7200.

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MATHWORKS COLLEGE DAY

Spend a day at The MathWorks, the world's leading developer of technical computing software - MATLAB and Simulink!

Qualified masters students will be invited to Natick to explore the Engineering Development Group, our program for engineers and scientists which helps launch their careers. During your visit you will:

Interested?

Email your resume to grads@mathworks.com. If you are qualified, we will contact you to schedule a phone interview. We will email invitations to selected students.

To learn more about The MathWorks Engineering Development Group and requirements, please visit: www.mathworks.com/newgrads.

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Ameren

I am the supervising engineer of transmission operational planning at Ameren in St Louis. As a graduate of Illinois (BSEE '86) I want to encourage prospective candidates to condider a position with Ameren in my group. Here is a description:

The Engineer is responsible for performing load flow and other analysis to evaluate the reliability of the transmission system. Key responsibilities include:

I can provide more details if desired and can be reached at 314-554-2762 or ewarnecke@ameren.com. Please forward to those candidates you feel would qualify for this exciting opportunity.

Thank you,

Eugene Warnecke

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Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is looking to hire new graduates with power systems background (preferably with MS degree) into their Electrical Analytical Division. Please contact Pavan Bhandiwad (also available at 312-269-3508).

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NREL National Wind Technology Center

The National Wind Technology Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, located at the base of the foothills just south of Boulder, Colorado, is the nation's premier wind energy technology research facility. There are several current openings for power system engineers.

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Sappi Fine Paper North America

Lead Engineer: Provide engineering services on plant wide capital and maintenance projects. The Lead Project Engineer is assigned responsibility in a lead position over the Project Engineers and Engineering Designers. Projects are assigned to the Lead Project Engineer of increased scope, complexity, and dollar value. Lead Project Engineer must possess extensive project management and technical skills to manage major projects and solve complex problems. See complete job description for details. Contact Julie Weisgerber at Express Professional Staffing.

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SmartSpark Energy Systems

SmartSpark Energy Systems is a power electronics start-up company currently located in the Enterprise Works within the Research Park at Illinois. SmartSpark has several current openings, including power electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical engineers.

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MidAmerica Energy Company

Electric System Planning at MidAmerican Energy Company in Davenport, IA has two electrical engineering positions open.

The work associated with these positions involve Transmission System Planning requiring power flow analysis, stability analysis, etc. required for NERC Compliance and FERC Order 890 and 693. The work includes writing reports, making presentations, etc. The work would potentially include involvement with regional planning and/or the proposed new MidAmerican Energy transmission planning stakeholder process.

At this time we are looking for students that have graduated or will graduate with a BS (or MS) in December, 2007. We need to fill the full time positions ASAP, so a student that is a junior will not satisfy our need to fill the full time positions.

Also, we would like to use our Human Resource systems as much as possible. So, MidAmerican's Human Resources has posted the jobs as a position opening Engineer I, Engineer II or Senior Engineer Electric System Planning. The position number is 0700115. The students should go to the MidAmerican web page and submit their resumes with that number in their submittal. HR will forward the resumes electronically to me.

If you have any questions, please contact me. Otherwise, please forward this to students that would have interest in these positions.

Tom Mielnik, Manager, Electric System Planning

(563)333-8129

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Kiewit Power Engineers Co.

Kiewit Power Engineers Co., located in Lenexa, Kan., is the engineering arm of a competitive power team offering clients a "one-stop shop" for all of their integrated engineering, procurement, construction and startup service needs. Kiewit Power's strong financial foundation uniquely positions the company to handle large, complex power projects across the United States and Canada. Outstanding client and partner relationships and a full scope of services have led to Kiewit Power's extensive project experience in the coal-fired, gas-fired, nuclear, air quality control systems, transmission systems and renewables markets.

Electrical engineers at Kiewit Power Engineers are responsible for developing one-line diagrams and schematics, writing specifications, conducting short circuit analysis, load flow analysis, protective relay coordination studies, grounding studies and more. Visit Kiewit.com to learn more about Kiewit Power's capabilities and career opportunities.

Contact Dane Barhoover, UIUC Class of 2003, at 913-928-7303 or dane.barhoover@kiewit.com.

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Delphi Powertrain Systems

Delphi Powertrain Systems has an opening in its Advanced Engineering Department in the area of power electronics, controls, and drives. See complete description for details.

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Tesla Motors

Tesla Motors is an aggressive, well-funded start-up in the San Francisco Bay Area that is making advanced electric vehicles, batteries, and drive systems a reality and working to change the future of the transportation industry. We are building a technically strong, motivated and fast-moving engineering team which prides itself on superior execution. We have several openings:

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Professional Resource Associates

Professional Resource Associates is working to fill three openings: in Florida, in Minnesota, and in Colorado. Contact Jeff Strapec for more details.

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ITW GSE Military

ITW GSE Military designs and manufactures ground support equipment for military aircraft. Please see complete posting for details. Contact tihr@itwgsegroup.com to apply.

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US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Lab

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is one of the most diverse engineering and scientific research organizations in the world. Provides high quality, responsive engineering and environmental research and development support to the Army and Nation. As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers team, ERDC develops innovative science and technology solutions to support warfighting, infrastructure, environmental, water resources, and disaster operations. It consists of seven laboratories at four geographical sites in Vicksburg, Miss.; Champaign, Ill.; Hanover, N.H.; and Alexandria, Va. ERDC employs more than 2,000 engineers, scientists and support personnel. For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. See position description for details on the current opportunity.

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Jobs are posted on this site at the discretion of the Power & Energy Systems faculty and staff. Some are relevant for current students or recent graduates; others require some experience. Contact the employer directly for details.

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