Senior Mechanical Engineer Power Generation (Hydro/Diesel)

Alaska Power & Telephone Company; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

$5,000 annual medical travel reimburse

Medevac insurance reimbursement up to

Employee stock ownership options

$200.00 in company logowear

Employee appreciation and recognition

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company in the Pacific Northwest seeks a Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience to design and support rotating equipment across hydro, diesel, and related plant systems.

The position may be based at an AP&T office or a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest, with field work and travel up to 25% and opportunities to lead diverse projects within a small, employee-owned utility.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree in a relevant field.
• Five+ years of field and design experience with plant installations.
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices.
• Ability to plan projects and communicate with team members.
• Ability to identify hazards around electrical and mechanical equipment safely.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Current passport and travel up to 25% of workload.
• Background in power generation and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs for rotating equipment from concept to construction.
• Support hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programs.
• Provide operational support across diesel, hydro, and other facilities, including after-hours troubleshooting.
• Investigate and resolve design problems; prepare reports, standards, specs, RFPs, and requisitions.
• Perform equipment installation, testing, startup, upgrades, and repairs with field personnel.
• Prepare SOPs and safety procedures; review facilities for NESC compliance.
• Collaborate with technical staff on budgeting, planning, and project tracking.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Communication

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree (2- or 4-year)

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone Company in the Pacific Northwest seeks a Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience to design and support rotating equipment across hydro, diesel, and related plant systems.

The position may be based at an AP&T office or a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest, with field work and travel up to 25% and opportunities to lead diverse projects within a small, employee-owned utility.