Plant Engineer — Dual-Site Energy Optimization

NAES; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES is seeking a Plant Engineer for its facilities in Faribault, MN. This role involves supporting the operations of the Faribault Energy Park and Minnesota River Station, focusing on performance optimization and NERC compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in power plant operations, with responsibilities in monitoring systems, coordinating maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Competitive compensation is offered, with an annual base salary ranging from $150,000 to $190,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power plant operations and engineering.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate system performance.
• Experience in root cause analysis and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of plant operations for safety and efficiency.
• Analyze and optimize performance of Siemens SGT 800 and GE 7FA.
• Coordinate compliance with NERC regulations and audits.

Skills

Power plant operations

Engineering analysis

Troubleshooting

NERC compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS and PLC systems

Condition monitoring tools

Job description

NAES is seeking a Plant Engineer for its facilities in Faribault, MN. This role involves supporting the operations of the Faribault Energy Park and Minnesota River Station, focusing on performance optimization and NERC compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in power plant operations, with responsibilities in monitoring systems, coordinating maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Competitive compensation is offered, with an annual base salary ranging from $150,000 to $190,000.