Apply on Employer Site

FirstLight · 3 months ago

Mechanical Engineer - Renewable Energy

New Milford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$115K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to manage mechanical engineering projects in support of hydroelectric generating station equipment and facilities, ensuring quality standards and regulatory requirements are met.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for assigned CAPEX and major maintenance projects

Perform engineering design and analysis work for modifications to existing plant equipment and for new plant equipment

Respond to requests for engineering/technical assistance from other departments

Recommend corrective actions and improvements based on review of operational, maintenance, and failure data

Prepare and/or review technical studies and reports

Prepare cost-benefit analyses in support of proposed engineering assignments

Prepare job specifications, RFPs and evaluate proposals for contractor and consultant services and/or equipment purchases

Coordinate personnel, develop schedules, and evaluate work plans required to support engineering assignments

Provide oversight of contractors and consultants working on assigned projects

Develop a thorough understanding of generating station principles of operation and maintenance as required to successfully inspect and maintain facility equipment

Perform inspections and refine inspection protocols to evaluate the condition of facility equipment to recommend repairs and maintenance schedules

Support FERC civil, environmental, public safety, and operational requirements

Ensure assignments meet quality standards, regulatory requirements and are completed on time and within budget

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Complies and enforces all FirstLight policies and procedures

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringPower GenerationProject ManagementRegistered Professional EngineerAutoCADMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical CompetenceRegulatory KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required

3+ years' experience in the power generation or related industry

High standard of technical competence

Working knowledge of federal and state regulatory criteria and industry codes, standards, and general engineering practices

Ability to analyze information, determine relevant facts, and make decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner

Strong initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision

Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects

Effective clear and concise communication skills

Familiarity working with various levels of the organization and with counterparts in industry and government organizations

Prior experience providing guidance in relevant technical areas

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite of programs, AutoCAD and other discipline related software applications

Frequent standing, walking, balancing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, stacks and the like as required), stooping, squatting, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting (min. 50lbs)

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate typical office equipment, and the ability to write and/or type

Visual acuity to accurately read and interpret items such as, but not limited to, instruments, gauges, manuals and drawings

Ability to work in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small enclosed areas, pipes, etc) as required

Perform work at various heights and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and emergency activities

Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses etc

Working Environment includes both indoor and outdoor environments for long periods