Power Plant Engineer – Reliability & Innovation

Minnkota Power Cooperative; Center (ND); On-site; USD 74,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnkota Power Cooperative seeks a Plant Engineer for the Milton R. Young Station near Center, ND. A B.S.

in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is required, with prior power plant experience preferred. This on-site role supports design, installation, troubleshooting, and strategic projects at the coal-fired facility. The position offers growth across engineer levels and emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and external

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Previous power plant experience preferred.
• On-site role at Milton R. Young Station near Center, ND.

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 as necessary 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 & O&M Projects.
• Monitor work activity to ensure it is performed safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in record keeping of system work order files, standard drawing and data files.
• Analyze plant data and provide recommendations.
• Monitor and recommend new technology to improve plant efficiency, reliability and longevity.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Minnkota Power Cooperative seeks a Plant Engineer for the Milton R. Young Station near Center, ND. A B.S.

in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is required, with prior power plant experience preferred. This on-site role supports design, installation, troubleshooting, and strategic projects at the coal-fired facility. The position offers growth across engineer levels and emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and external