Power Generation Engineer

LVI Associates; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care & disability benefits

Generous 401(k) and pension benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Generation Engineer for their La Crosse, WI office. This role involves plant engineering, project management, and supporting the operation and maintenance of power generation facilities. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers several benefits including health care, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Organized with strong coordination and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of working independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering studies to optimize operation and maintenance.
• Provide technical support for operations analysis.
• Recommend, plan, and manage engineering projects.
• Deliver expertise for project equipment like generators and transformers.
• Assist in developing annual capital and O&M budgets.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

Job Overview

We are seeking a Generation Engineer to join our team in Wisconsin. This role involves plant engineering, project management, and supporting the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of power generation facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering studies to optimize the operation and maintenance of generation assets and prepare detailed reports.
• Provide technical support for operations analysis and troubleshooting maintenance issues.
• Recommend, plan, and manage engineering projects at company-operated generation plants.
• Deliver engineering expertise for equipment such as generators, transformers, breakers, relays, motors, VFDs, inverters, batteries, sensors, and control systems.
• Assist in developing annual capital and O&M budgets for generation facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Strong collaboration skills; able to work effectively in a team environment and support colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Highly organized with strong coordination and time management skills.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Health care & disability benefits
• Generous 401(k) and pension benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• And more

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function / Industries

Electric Power Generation

Location

La Crosse, WI