Mechanical Engineer

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work options including tele-?

Job summary

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation) to provide strategic leadership and manage generation capital and O&M projects from inception to close.

The role involves directing engineering analyses, developing scopes and budgets, and coordinating contract documents and vendor work. Ideal candidates will hold a mechanical engineering degree, with PE license preferred, and have 8+ years of experience in generation plant design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle plants is preferred.
• Ability to lead projects and manage contracts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on assigned generation projects.
• Perform engineering analyses of process systems at generation facilities.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets for Capital and O&M projects.
• Design capital improvement projects and prepare technical specifications.
• Monitor progress, costs, and contract compliance.
• Close-out capital projects and present project justifications.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Engineering analysis

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Experience with Combined/Cycle and Simple Cycle plants preferred

Tools

ASME B31.1 knowledge

PC programs

Job description

Responsible for the strategic leadership and project management of generation capital and operations and maintenance projects including planning, directing, or coordinating engineering, and procurement (including materials and services) activities and management of generation facilities' construction projects. Perform engineering analyses for the inception, , development, and execution of projects in support of generation operations. Manage the complete life cycle of capital projects including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing. Administer the fulfilment of contracts and develop and conduct presentations as assigned.

Note : There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Mechanical Engineer (Generation) I; job grade 7; Mechanical Engineer (Generation) II, job grade 8; Mechanical Engineer (Generation) III; job grade 9 or Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation); job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

Hiring Salary Range: $113,000-$157,000

Mechanical Engineer (Generation) III

Hiring Salary Range: $101,000-$140,000

Mechanical Engineer (Generation) II

Hiring Salary Range: $91,000-$125,000

Mechanical Engineer (Generation) I

Hiring Salary Range: $82,000-$112,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on assigned projects.
• Perform engineering analyses of process systems at generation facilities.
• Initiate and develop project scopes, schedules, justifications, and budgets for both Capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.
• Conduct or coordinate engineering design of capital improvement projects for generation facilities.
• Prepare technical specifications and scope of work for proposals and coordinate the development of contract documents.
• Monitor and control progress, performance, and project costs.
• Finalize all project activities to formally close-out assigned capital projects.
• Prepare and make presentations for project justifications, design reviews and project approvals.
• Conduct engineering review of operating and maintenance requirements for generation, with input from Operations.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
• Provide project management during the implementation of Capital and O&M Projects.
• Administer Contracts including Contractor oversite and both technical and commercial adherence to contract requirements
• Monitor on-site contractors and field work for associated projects.
• Responsible for communicating with all project stakeholders and participants providing timely responses to information and documentation needs.
• Participate in the selection of consulting firms and monitor their engineering activities.
• Direct the work of others, as required.
• Assist with training of personnel.
• Complete reports and special projects, as required.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual budget, work plans, long-range forecasts including project specific budget/cash flow management.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering License is preferred.
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle plants is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Expert knowledge of operation and maintenance of generating facilities.
• Expert knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards, such as ASME B31.1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• Strong knowledge of PC programs and application to functional tasks.
• Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of government regulations and industry standards affecting electric utilities.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Experience:

• Eight (8) + years of progressive experience in generating plant design and construction work.
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle with frame and/or aero-derivative gas turbines is preferred.

Other:

• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid drivers license.)
• Desire to work in power plant design and betterment design.

Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation). Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.