Mechanical Engineer

Alaska Power & Telephone Company

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Annual Medical Travel Reimbursement

Medevac Insurance Reimbursement

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Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking an experienced professional to design, install, test, and maintain rotating equipment and plant systems across hydroelectric and diesel facilities. You will support operational and emergency troubleshooting, prepare technical and safety documentation, and help ensure NESC compliance.

The role requires a two- or four-year engineering or technical degree with at least five years of field/design experience in small utilities or industrial installations,

Qualifications

Two- or four-year engineering or technical degree.
At least five years of field and design experience with small utility/industrial installations.
Basic diesel engine knowledge.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
Passport for travel; Alaska PE registration and hydroelectric turbine expertise desired.

Responsibilities

Design, install, test, maintain, upgrade, and repair rotating equipment and plant systems in hydroelectric, diesel, and other facilities.
Provide operational and emergency troubleshooting support.
Prepare technical and safety documentation.
Ensure NESC compliance.
Contribute to budgeting and project planning.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Rotating Equipment Design

Power Generation

Hydroelectric Systems

Diesel Engine Technologies

Equipment Installation

Testing And Startup

Maintenance And Repair

Troubleshooting

Project Planning

Budgeting

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

NESC Compliance

Safety Procedures

Technical Communication

Education

Engineering or technical degree (2- or 4-year)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design and support installation, testing, maintenance, upgrades, and repair of rotating equipment and plant systems across hydroelectric, diesel, and other power facilities. Provide operational and emergency troubleshooting support, prepare technical and safety documentation, ensure NESC compliance, and contribute to budgeting and project planning.

Requirements

Requires a relevant two- or four-year engineering or technical degree and at least five years of field and design experience with small utility or industrial installations. Candidates need basic diesel engine knowledge, familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, the ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical equipment, and a current passport for travel; Alaska PE registration and hydroelectric turbine expertise are desired.

Key Skills