Senior Thermal Performance Engineer - Power Plant Optimization

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; Headquarters (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Health care plan covering medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead fleet-wide performance testing initiatives and provide advanced analysis of thermal KPIs. The role involves managing heat rate improvement projects and serving as a technical advisor to operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field, ideally with five years of experience in power generation. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, health care, and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ideally five years of related experience in power generation or industrial systems; at least two years required.
• Experience supporting coal or gas generation assets.
• Familiarity with regulatory performance reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet-wide unit performance testing initiatives.
• Provide advanced analysis of thermal performance KPIs.
• Identify, scope, and manage heat rate improvement projects.
• Serve as a technical advisor to operations and maintenance teams.
• Develop long-range performance improvement strategies.

Skills

Thermodynamics knowledge

Effective communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or physical science

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead fleet-wide performance testing initiatives and provide advanced analysis of thermal KPIs. The role involves managing heat rate improvement projects and serving as a technical advisor to operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field, ideally with five years of experience in power generation. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, health care, and a robust 401(k) plan.