Mechanical Engineer

Alaska Power & Telephone Company; Haines (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Medevac Insurance Reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership

Company Logowear

Employee Appreciation And Recognition

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a qualified engineer/technician to design and support rotating equipment and plant systems across hydroelectric, diesel, and other power facilities. You will handle maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, testing, upgrades, and repairs while preparing technical documentation and safety procedures.

The role also supports NESC compliance and requires collaboration with technical staff on budgeting, planning, and project tracking, with travel up to

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant two- or four-year engineering or technical degree.
• Five years of field and design experience in small utility or industrial installations.
• Knowledge of diesel technology, power generation and distribution.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and support rotating equipment and plant systems for hydroelectric, diesel, and other power facilities.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, testing, upgrades, and repairs.
• Prepare technical documentation and safety procedures.
• Support NESC compliance and collaborate with technical staff on budgeting, planning, and project tracking.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Rotating Equipment Design

Power Generation

Hydroelectric Systems

Diesel Engine Technology

Plant Maintenance

Equipment Installation And Testing

Troubleshooting

Safety Procedures

NESC Compliance

Education

Two- or four-year engineering or technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design and support rotating equipment and plant systems for hydroelectric, diesel, and other power facilities, including maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, testing, upgrades, and repairs. Prepare technical documentation and safety procedures, support NESC compliance, and collaborate with technical staff on budgeting, planning, and project tracking.

Requirements: Requires a relevant two- or four-year engineering or technical degree and at least five years of field and design experience in small utility or industrial installations. Candidates should have basic diesel technology knowledge, power generation and distribution experience, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office familiarity, the ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical equipment, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Rotating Equipment Design, Power Generation, Hydroelectric Systems, Diesel Engine Technology, Plant Maintenance, Equipment Installation And Testing, Startup And Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Corrective-Action Planning, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Project Planning And Tracking, Safety Procedures, NESC Compliance, Technical Communication

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Medical Travel Reimbursement, Medevac Insurance Reimbursement, Employee Stock Ownership, Company Logowear, Employee Appreciation And Recognition