Mechanical Engineer

Alaska Power & Telephone Company; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Travel Reimbursement

Medevac Reimbursement

ESOP

Logowear

Recognition

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a qualified engineer or technician with a strong mechanical design background to support small utility and industrial installations across Alaska.

Requirements include a two- or four-year degree, five years of field and design experience, basic diesel engine knowledge, and familiarity with power generation and distribution; willingness to travel up to 25%, and pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic diesel engine knowledge and familiarity with power generation and distribution.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and pass pre-employment screening; Alaska PE registration and hydroelectric turbine expertise are desired.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Rotating Equipment Design

Power Generation

Hydroelectric Systems

Diesel Engine Technologies

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

Education

Two-year engineering or technical degree

Four-year engineering or technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, along with basic diesel engine knowledge and familiarity with power generation and distribution. Candidates must be able to work safely around electrical and mechanical equipment, use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, travel up to 25%, and pass pre-employment screening; a mechanical engineering background, Alaska PE registration, and hydroelectric turbine expertise are desired.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Rotating Equipment Design
• Power Generation
• Hydroelectric Systems
• Diesel Engine Technologies
• 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)
• Annual Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Medevac Insurance Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Ownership Options
• Company Logowear
• Employee Appreciation And Recognition