Power Plant Engineer — Electrical Reliability & Upgrades

Minnkota Power Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking a Plant Engineer with a BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology for the Milton R. Young Station near Center, ND.

The role focuses on design, installation, and troubleshooting of plant equipment and processes to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency. Responsibilities include coordinating drawings and specs, working with consultants, analyzing plant data, monitoring compliance with regulations, and supporting capital and O&M

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is required.
• Experience in a power plant setting is preferred but not necessary.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for plant process equipment.
• Design and installation of new and replacement equipment.
• Work with consultants and contractors to accomplish engineering objectives.
• Troubleshoot existing systems with operations and maintenance to resolve safety or production problems with engineered solutions.
• Identify technical and operational training needs and initiate action on capital and O&M projects.
• Monitor work activity to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in record keeping of system work order files, standard drawings and data files.
• Analyze plant data and provide recommendations.
• Monitor and recommend new technology to improve efficiency, reliability, and longevity of the plant.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as required.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power plant

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking a Plant Engineer with a BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology for the Milton R. Young Station near Center, ND.

The role focuses on design, installation, and troubleshooting of plant equipment and processes to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency. Responsibilities include coordinating drawings and specs, working with consultants, analyzing plant data, monitoring compliance with regulations, and supporting capital and O&M