• Job Description

  Req#: R35570

  More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

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  Job Summary

  “Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”

  The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy with a mechanical engineering focus. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.

  Senior Engineer is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

  Responsibilities

  • Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity,
  • Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities, including emergent issues
  • Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team
  • Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity
  • Conducts engineering and related studies
  • Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems
  • Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies
  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Maintains accurate records and files
  • Manages site engineering risk grid and plant health meetings.
  • Manage outage inspections and close outs.
  • Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally

  Basic/Required Qualifications

  Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

  Engineer III

  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years of related experience.

  Senior Engineer

  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience

  Desired Qualifications

  • Understanding of basic principles of project management
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in the utility industry
  • Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license.

  Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
  • Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
  • Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.

  Working Conditions

  • Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

  Specific Requirements

  • Valis driver's license

  Travel Requirements

  15-25%

  Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

  Yes

  Represented/Union Position

  No

  Visa Sponsored Position

  No

  Posting Expiration Date

  Thursday, July 10, 2025

  All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

  Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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