Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Utility Systems (Alaska)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Travel reimbursement (medical)

Medevac insurance

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company in the Seattle region is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience. The position is full-time and can be based out of an AP&T office or a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest.

The role involves developing designs for rotating equipment, supporting hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance, and collaborating with mechanics, operators and electricians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in engineering or related field.
• Five or more years of field and design experience with plants typical of small utility/industrial installations (50–5000 kW).
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices.
• Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, and communicate with team members.
• Ability to safely identify hazards around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of workload; passport required.
• Background in power generation and distribution systems, equipment and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs from concept through construction for rotating equipment and plant systems.
• Support hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programs.
• Provide operational support across diesel, hydro, and other facilities, including after-hours calls.
• Investigate design issues and prepare corrective-action plans, reports, specs, and requisitions.
• Install, test, startup, upgrade, and repair equipment with mechanics and electricians.
• Prepare SOPs and safety procedures; review facilities for NESC compliance.
• Assist with yearly budgeting, planning, and project tracking.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Hazard awareness

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (2- or 4-year)

Professional Engineer (Alaska)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone Company in the Seattle region is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience. The position is full-time and can be based out of an AP&T office or a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest.

The role involves developing designs for rotating equipment, supporting hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance, and collaborating with mechanics, operators and electricians.