Plant Engineer

NAES•Linden, NJ

9h•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility by providing technical leadership across plant engineering, reliability, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role analyzes plant and equipment performance, leads troubleshooting and root cause analysis, supports predictive maintenance and outage activities, and manages engineering, capital improvement, and plant upgrade projects. The Plant Engineer also supports regulatory and technical compliance while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, plant leadership, contractors, vendors, and corporate engineering resources to drive long-term plant reliability and operational improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred. In lieu of an engineering degree, candidates should possess extensive operations and/or maintenance experience within the power generation industry.
Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or ability to obtain upon hire.
Extensive knowledge and experience supporting power plant operations and maintenance, including plant performance, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency.
Familiarity with applicable power industry regulatory and compliance requirements, including NERC and FERC standards.
Demonstrated project management experience involving capital improvements, budgeting, scheduling, and project execution; PMP or similar certification is preferred.
Working proficiency with PI and CEMS/DAS systems for plant performance monitoring, data analysis, and regulatory reporting.
Competence with Microsoft Office applications for preparing reports, analyses, presentations, and technical documentation.
Advanced Excel skills, including experience developing macros and using developer tools, data-link applications, and other advanced analytical features.
Strong analytical, technical writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to evaluate information, document findings and recommendations, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and document forced outages and generation losses, perform root cause analyses, and develop actions to reduce recurrence.
Analyze plant performance data to identify trends, diagnose inefficiencies, and improve reliability and output.
Oversee water treatment and production programs to support operational requirements and regulatory compliance.
Support outage planning and execution, including scheduling, resource coordination, and technical oversight.
Manage predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, air-in leakage monitoring, and other diagnostic activities.
Investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective actions, preventive measures, and long-term reliability improvements.
Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process for modifications to plant systems, equipment, and procedures.
Manage operations modeling, data collection, and GADS reporting and validation to support accurate plant performance reporting.
Maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, drawings, technical manuals, and records of plant modifications.
Promote safe work practices and compliance with NAES and site-specific safety requirements.
Maintain required licenses, credentials, and site access requirements, including a valid driver’s license, P66 site access badge, and TWIC card.
Support compliance with applicable NERC standards, ASME codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Manage strategic projects from planning through completion, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, and plant leadership.
Plan, budget, and manage capital improvement projects in alignment with plant priorities and financial requirements.
Prepare and evaluate RFPs and bid packages, support vendor selection, and ensure compliance with contractual and safety requirements.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, engineers, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Serve as backup to the Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager, providing leadership and decision-making support as needed.
Review plant operations and design practices to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and improved performance.
Lead plant upgrade and technology initiatives by evaluating solutions, recommending improvements, and supporting implementation.
Perform additional duties as needed to support plant operations, engineering, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.