Mechanical Engineer, Power & Hydro Systems

Alaska Power & Telephone Company; Haines (AK); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Medical travel reimbursement

Medevac insurance reimbursement

Employee stock ownership options

Logowear allowance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience. The position can be based in an AP&T office or as a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest.

Pay range is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually DOE, with generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Travel up to 25% is required, and offshore benefits like medevac and stock options are available.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year engineering or technical degree in a relevant area.
• Five or more years of field and design experience with plant typical of small utility or industrial installations (50 to 5000 kW).
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices.
• Self-motivation, time management, planning and team communication skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and work around electrical and mechanical equipment safely.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and other basic computer tools.
• Current passport and ability to travel up to 25% of workload.
• Willingness to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Background in power generation and distribution systems, equipment and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs for rotating equipment from concept to construction.
• Support hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programs.
• Provide operational support across diesel, hydro and other facilities, incl. after-hours troubleshooting.
• Prepare reports, standards, specifications, RFPs and material requisitions.
• Install, test, startup, upgrades and repairs with the crew.
• Prepare SOPs and safety procedures; review facilities for NESC compliance.
• Collaborate with technical staff on budgeting, planning and project tracking.

Skills

Field and design experience

Team communication

Power generation and distribution

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Professional Engineer license (Alaska)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience. The position can be based in an AP&T office or as a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest.

Pay range is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually DOE, with generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Travel up to 25% is required, and offshore benefits like medevac and stock options are available.