Power Plant Engineer

Yale Cancer Center; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Plant Engineer to support the safe and efficient operation of the power plant, chiller plant, and distribution systems. You will lead maintenance activities, supervise staff, and coordinate repairs to minimize customer impact while ensuring reliability.

In this role you will follow industry standards, report plant status to management, and contribute to continuous improvements. A background in steam and utility systems, along with PE licensure or an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with four years of related work experience.
• Experience applying engineering principles to operation and maintenance of steam, chilled water equipment, electrical generation, boilers, chiller, and distribution systems.
• Engineer-in-training or professional engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day custodial and/or maintenance operations of a unit, department, or school building.
• Develops and implements maintenance policies and preventative schedules.
• Conducts building inspections and coordinates repairs and maintenance to facilities and systems.
• Determines staff assignments, tools and equipment requirements, and procedures for projects.
• Plans, estimates, coordinates, and follows up on repairs, renovations, and trade projects.
• Coordinates service activities with various trades to ensure timely completion.
• Develops detailed work plans and daily priorities for staff.
• Ensures up-to-date maintenance programs and procedures to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts with internal and external contacts to arrange services and obtain quotes.
• Manages a staff of non-exempt employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering principles

Power plant experience

Engineer-in-training or PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

Reporting to the Power Plant Manager, the Plant Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the power plant, chiller plant, and distribution systems. The Plant Engineer carries out all routine maintenance, inspections, and assists in monitoring operating systems, reporting plant status and suggesting corrective action plans accordingly. The Plant Engineer follows industry standards and established procedures under limited supervision and must effectively communicate information to both plant management and plant personnel, regarding equipment condition and performance, and provide suggestions for plant improvements. Provide day to day supervision of the maintenance workforce (employees and contractors) to insure the safe and reliable delivery of utilities for university facilities and other properties. This includes assisting in the coordination and execution of equipment, systems and services shutdowns to provide minimum impact to customers and reliability, while completing repairs in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience with engineering principles and their application for the operation and maintenance of steam, chilled water equipment, electrical generation, boilers, chiller, gas turbines, and/or distribution systems.
• Power plant specific or maritime engine room experience.
• Engineer-in-training or professional engineer license.

Principal Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day custodial and/or maintenance operations of a unit, department, or school building within the University.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for building maintenance and develops preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conducts building inspections and coordinates repairs and maintenance to facility and physical plant.
• Determines staff assignments, tool and equipment requirements, and procedures for projects and work requests.
• Plans, estimates, coordinates, and follows-up on repairs, renovations, and trade projects.
• Coordinates activities for service response with various trades; ensures timely delivery and completion of service work in assigned buildings and surrounding areas.
• Develops detailed work plans and establishes daily assignment priorities and time schedules for staff.
• Responsible for ensuring up to date maintenance programs and operating procedures are in place to meet all customer needs and regulatory requirements (e.g. building codes, OSHA etc).
• Interacts with internal contacts to arrange for custodial or physical plan services and to discuss maintenance and renovation projects.
• Interacts with outside contacts to discuss maintenance, renovation and construction plans to arrange for repairs or to obtain price quote information.
• Manages a staff of non-exempt employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

08/17/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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