Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation (Hydro & Diesel)

Alaska Power & Telephone Company; Ketchikan (AK); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

$5,000 annual medical travel reimb

Medevac insurance reimbursement

Employee stock ownership options

Company logowear

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience to design and support rotating equipment and plant systems in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest.

The role offers a competitive annual salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package, potential travel up to 25%, and opportunities to contribute to hydroelectric and diesel generation projects at AP&T's multi-system operations.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year engineering or technical degree in a relevant area of study.
• Five or more years of field and design experience with plant typical of small utility or industrial installations (50 to 5000 kW).
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices.
• Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, communicate with other team members.
• Ability to safely identify hazards and work around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and other similar basic computer tools.
• Current passport and ability to travel up to 25% of workload.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs, conceptual through construction, for rotating equipment: generators, motors, auxiliary systems, and other plant equipment.
• Support hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programs.
• Provide operational support across diesel, hydro, and other plant facilities, including occasional after-hours emergency troubleshooting.
• Investigate and resolve design problems; develop corrective-action plans; prepare reports, standards, specifications, RFPs, and material requisitions.
• Perform equipment installation, testing, startup, upgrades, and repairs, working closely with mechanics, plant operators, and electricians.
• Prepare SOPs and safety procedures, and review facilities for NESC compliance.
• Work with technical staff on yearly budgeting, planning, and project tracking.

Skills

Project planning

Team communication

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience to design and support rotating equipment and plant systems in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest.

The role offers a competitive annual salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package, potential travel up to 25%, and opportunities to contribute to hydroelectric and diesel generation projects at AP&T's multi-system operations.