Engineer - Mechanical/Chemical

talenenergy; Colstrip (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy's Engineering Team in Colstrip, MT is seeking an entry-level engineer to support project work across power-plant disciplines. You will learn under supervision, assist in smaller projects, and apply established procedures to produce technically sound, cost-effective designs.

This role emphasizes collaboration, data gathering, and knowledge transfer. A bachelor’s in engineering (ABET-accredited) is required; internship or co-op in energy is preferred, as is an Engineer in Training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• Internship or co-op in the energy industry (preferred).
• Engineer in Training certificate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in smaller engineering projects or defined areas of larger projects.
• Use existing procedures to evaluate and recommend cost-effective designs or solutions.
• Build relationships to facilitate knowledge transfer and effective presentation of work products.
• Work under supervision in the field across a variety of functions.
• Gather and correlate basic engineering data using defined procedures and routine tests.
• Continuously expand technical and business skills with guidance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Data gathering

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

The Engineering Team at Talen Energy consist of several engineering professional in several areas of the power plant. In this role, you will work collaboratively with other engineers to complete projects in assigned areas.

How You'll Power the Future

• Assisting in the work on smaller engineering projects or well-defined areas of larger projects.
• Using existing procedures to investigate, evaluate and assist in producing technically correct and cost-effective designs or recommendations that solve ongoing problems.
• Building relationships that will facilitate knowledge transfer, cross functional knowledge of related work groups, and ability to present work products effectively.
• Working under supervision in the field in a variety of functions in challenging but structured work that develops competencies in the discipline.
• Gathering and correlating basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures which may include routine and diagnostic testing of components and systems, and engineering studies.
• Continually expanding and improving technical and business skill set with your own initiative with instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Assisting in a variety of topics including developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations.

What You Have

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university in discipline required by specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship/ co-op in the energy industry.
• Engineer in Training certificate.

Why Talen Energy?

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees.

• comprehensive health
• dental
• vision
• prescription plans
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• eligible to participate in Talen Energy's 401(k) plan.
• competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.