Skillbridge - Plant Engineer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland invites applications for a SkillBridge Power Plant Engineering Intern. The role supports turbine generators and auxiliary plant equipment at McIntosh, Larsen Memorial, and Winston Power Plants, under supervision of senior engineers.

Interns will engage in real engineering projects, with assignments possibly including chemical or control system engineering exposure to broaden technical skill sets for safe, reliable plant operations.

Qualifications

• Degree requirements as listed (BS or MS in engineering).

Responsibilities

• Prepare scope of work for projects or studies with data gathering, specifications, plans, diagrams, and cost estimates.
• Oversee or assist in design/study of engineering projects.
• Provide project management and quality control functions for project work.
• Assist various departments in energy production and plant operations.
• Support coordination with Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Data gathering

Engineering fundamentals

CAD/engineering tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Two years of experience in electric utility engineering

Four years of experience in electric utility engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering design tools

Job description

This opportunity is for servicemembers in the Skillbridge program.

The Lakeland Electric SkillBridge Power Plant Engineering Intern will support utility-scale electric power generation facilities. Interns will work alongside senior engineers responsible for the planning, operation, maintenance, and improvement of mechanical and electrical systems supporting turbine generators and auxiliary plant equipment at the McIntosh, Larsen Memorial, and Winston Power Plants.

Depending on the intern’s engineering degree and professional background, training assignments may also include exposure to chemical engineering systems or control system engineering supporting power generation operations. This flexible training structure allows the program to develop engineers with diverse technical skills needed to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Interns will participate in real engineering projects under the supervision of engineers and experienced plant personnel while gaining practical experience in power plant operations.

• Prepares the scope of work for a given project or study, which may require data gathering, specifications, plans, diagrams, schematics, equipment/materials, and cost estimates for the required aspects.
• Oversees, completes, or assists in all aspects of assigned engineering project design or study.
• Provides project management and quality control functions for work done by parties associated with the project or study.
• Assists various departments within the organization on energy production.
• Studies and/or implements significant modifications or improvements to the electric power system.
• Assists in coordination with Plant Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Plant Operations, System Control, Substations, Relay department and contractors.
• Acts as a representative/liaison with regulatory agencies and other utility and industry organizations.
• Maintains and complies with project schedules and budgets.
• Operates various computer-aided engineering design and analysis programs or tools and produces work orders or studies to support projects.
• Maintains an efficient filing and records system for projects from initiation to project close out.
• Prepares complex forecasts, studies, technical reports, and related items.
• Maintains an efficient filing and records system for projects from initiation to project close out.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the appropriate area of your expertise to support Lakeland Electric’s compliance with the National Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards Requirements.
• Position is required to attend meetings and visit job sites at locations other than primary work locations.
• Position is required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Energy Supply):

• Oversees contract maintenance and repair projects.
• Investigates and analyzes plant operation and maintenance problems, both short-term and future, to determine solutions.
• Provides construction management support, field inspections, quality control, and contract interface with construction crews, as needed, for major construction projects.
• Researches and verifies “as built” condition of systems and equipment, including underground systems.
• Assists in testing and operating power plant equipment, performance of pollution controls testing, survey work and non-destructive testing programs.
• Develops and oversees the design of complex power generation systems, construction standards, bid specifications, and drawings for specific projects according to established guidelines and engineering practices.
• Calculates and oversees the calculation of statistical averages, cumulative and rolling averages, statistical trends, rates of change, percentages, etc.; tabulates, plots, and formats the results.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Chemical Engineer):

• Responsible for chemical processes with Energy Production such as water treatment, demineralization, HRSG/boiler and cooling tower chemistry, wastewater treatment processes, pond chemistry, etc.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related work as required.
• Includes all areas of Engineer Technician position responsibilities.

• Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering.
• Two years of experience in electric utility engineering work. OR
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering.

• Four years of experience in electric utility engineering work.

Required: A Resumé is required for consideration for this position.

• Must possess valid driver's license
• Extensive knowledge of fundamental and applied engineering sciences, principles, and practices.
• Extensive skill in using engineering and mathematical reference tables, charts, and computer equipment is required in professional engineering work.
• Considerable knowledge of design and test codes, sources of technical information, and safety requirements related to electric power activities.
• Knowledge of permitting requirements for City, County, and State agencies.
• Considerable knowledge of project expenditures and budgetary cost controls.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, consultants, utilities, other City employees, and the public.
• Ability to procure goods and services from various vendors.
• Ability to use various portable test equipment, meters, and survey instruments.
• Ability to perform engineering and surveying calculations.
• Ability to perform routine technical computations, make estimates, compile statistical information, and perform analysis.
• Highly capable of understanding and/or transmitting complex oral and written instructions.
• Highly capable self-starter, self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player, and able to carry out assignments independently with only general oversight.
• Highly capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and proficiently while maintaining schedule flexibility as needed.
• Ability to develop, modify, and maintain computer modeling applications. (Corporate Pricing and Reporting)
• Ability to read and understand regularity requirements for FERC, NERC, and FRCC (Electric System Compliance and Security)

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Mechanical Engineer):

• Knowledge of rotating equipment, such as pumps and motors.
• Basic knowledge of vibration and alignment of rotating equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret oil analyses.
• Knowledge of air compressors and air dryers.
• Knowledge of valves, such as fuel gas valves and steam valves (understands globe valves, gate valves, ball valves, etc.).
• Effective understanding of P&IDs.
• Capable of making simple drawings using AutoCAD or similar programs.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Electrical Engineer - Energy Supply):

• Considerable knowledge of NFPA 70E
• Considerable knowledge of arc flash safety.
• Considerable knowledge of low-voltage switchgear.
• Considerable knowledge of high-voltage switchgear.
• Considerable knowledge of generator operation.
• Considerable knowledge of AVR and PSS operations.
• Considerable knowledge of AGC controls.
• Considerable knowledge of NERC process requirements (MOD, PRC, VAR, etc.).
• Considerable knowledge of electric motors.
• Knowledgeable in reading electrical one-line diagrams.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Controls Engineer):

• Considerable knowledge of AGC controls.
• Considerable knowledge of NERC process requirements (CIP, MOD, PRC, VAR).
• Considerable knowledge of FMPP compliance and other programs.
• Able to read and write control logic.
• Familiar with DCS control systems.
• Familiar with Foxboro Configuration Essentials, Foxboro System Administration, Siemens SPPA-T3000 Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience with steam and electric plant instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable in reading electrical one-line diagrams and logic diagrams

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Process Engineer):

• Demonstrated ability to oversee natural gas pipeline design and maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in the process of purging and cleaning natural gas pipelines.
• Knowledgeable of the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee daily maintenance of the Energy Production landfill.
• Effective understanding of the Coal Combustion Residue (CCR) requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee water pipeline design and maintenance above and below ground.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Chemical Engineer):

• Demonstrated ability to oversee the daily operation of a wastewater treatment system.
• Knowledgeable in wastewater chemistry.
• Knowledgeable in clarification chemistry.
• Knowledgeable in boiler chemistry (including high-pressure boilers).
• Knowledgeable in cooling water chemistry.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Energy Production, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Chemical, and Process Engineers):

• The job may require some active physical work that involves walking, balancing, climbing ladders/stairs, kneeling, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, crouching, bending or standing some of the time, occasional liftingup to 30 pounds, routine keyboard operations and operation of City vehicles.
• The job may require sedentary work.
• Work may include fieldwork as required at various job sites and performing job duties in an office, power plant, and outside environment.
• Employees may also be exposed to the general hazards of the industrial working environment and construction sites.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e‑mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE