Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation and Field Projects

Alaska Power & Telephone; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Employee stock ownership options

$5,000 annual medical travel reimburse

$125 annual medevac insurance

Company logowear

Employee appreciation

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone is hiring a full-time Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience, working out of an office or home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. The role requires field work and travel up to 25%, with a pay range of $100,000 to $140,000 annually DOE.

AP&T is an employee-owned utility owning isolated power systems and integrating hydro, solar and diesel resources.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year engineering or technical degree in a relevant area of study.
• Five or more years of field and design experience with plant typical of small utility or industrial installations (50 to 5000 kW Range).
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices.
• Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, communicate with other team members.
• Ability to safely identify hazards and work around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and other similar basic computer tools.
• Current passport and ability to travel to other locations, up to 25% of workload will involve travel.
• Mental flexibility, willingness to learn unfamiliar parts of the job and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, conceptual through construction, for rotating equipment: generators, motors, auxiliary systems, and other plant equipment.
• Support hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programs.
• Provide operational support across diesel, hydro, and other plant facilities, including occasional after-hours emergency troubleshooting.
• Investigate and resolve design problems; develop corrective-action plans; prepare reports, standards, specifications, RFPs, and material requisitions.
• Perform equipment installation, testing, startup, upgrades, and repairs, working closely with mechanics, plant operators, and electricians.
• Prepare SOPs and safety procedures, and review facilities for NESC compliance.
• Work with technical staff on yearly budgeting, planning, and project tracking.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Project planning

Team communication

Hazard identification

Electrical/mechanical safety

Education

Engineering degree or technical degree

Alaska-PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone is hiring a full-time Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience, working out of an office or home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. The role requires field work and travel up to 25%, with a pay range of $100,000 to $140,000 annually DOE.

AP&T is an employee-owned utility owning isolated power systems and integrating hydro, solar and diesel resources.