Mechanical Engineer

PacifiCorp•Glenrock, WY

16d•$77,200 - $150,810•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience. The General Purpose of the role is to manage the day-to-day operations of a geographic territory, region, location or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and responsible for management of employee salaries. Implements and supports Company programs and policies. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
Basic knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.
Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
A minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field.
Understanding of Company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Engineering internship or other experience specific to applicable discipline.
Completion of internship with an electrical utility.
Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.

Responsibilities

Act as the day-to-day mechanical engineer and project manager for both capital and O&M funded projects.
Analyze system design, programming, and modification.
Troubleshoot challenges and keep the plant in compliance with industry best practices.
Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
Run equipment and performance tests and install and inspect new equipment.
Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.
Serve as the plant’s Certified Weld Inspector (CWI).
Environmental support for plant systems including but not limited to scrubbers and precipitators.
Capital Budget management for the betterment of the plant.
Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives.
Develop moderately complex electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians, and drafters.
Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs.
Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
Analyze and design engineering methods.
Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters.
Maintain project timelines and budgets.