Field Power Maintenance Engineer – Water Utility

Great Lakes Water Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking a Power Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of electrical power equipment at the WRRF. The role involves planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities, providing troubleshooting support, and implementing improvements, with up to 80% field work year-round.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of high/medium/low voltage switchgear, transformers, synchronous motor controls, VFDs, relays, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or related field with 3+ years in electrical/engineering role.
• Experience with power system design, installation, modification or maintenance in large industrial or municipal plant.
• Master Electrician License or related credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility-wide electrical power safety and compliance.
• Develop understanding of facilities operations for continuous improvement.
• Manage multi-year Power Equipment Maintenance Contract: PM scheduling, contractor coordination, repairs, and invoicing within budget.
• Analyze power disruptions using Power Monitoring Expert to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Create/modify PM procedures in NEXGEN CMMS for substations and power equipment.
• Support GLWA engineering drawings and specifications and assist electricians as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems/Mechatronics

Associate’s degree in Electrical/Engineering field

Tools

Power Monitoring Expert

NEXGEN CMMS

Job description

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking a Power Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of electrical power equipment at the WRRF. The role involves planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities, providing troubleshooting support, and implementing improvements, with up to 80% field work year-round.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of high/medium/low voltage switchgear, transformers, synchronous motor controls, VFDs, relays, and related systems.