Puget Sound Energy · 3 weeks ago
Power Plant Mechanical Engineer III
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking for a Power Plant Mechanical Engineer III to join their Generation Engineering group during a dynamic time in the energy industry. The role involves engineering analysis, design, construction management, and technical oversight of major turbine overhauls, supporting PSE’s generation fleet across Washington state.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills
Analyzes equipment failures, performs root cause analyses, and provides technical recommendations to improve equipment reliability
Provides technical input to equipment repair strategies, aids in contractor evaluation, manages repair work on site, oversees QA/QC work, and reviews repair reports
Writes scope of work (SOW) and request for proposal (RFP) documents for large scale maintenance activities
Provides design oversight, management for large scale, interdisciplinary projects
Responsible for solving unique problems using advanced analytical techniques
Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms
Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements
Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce
Provides technical leadership to others in the department and throughout the company
Ensure that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment
Maintains knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives
Coordinate and review the work of engineers, field technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants)
Plans and schedules engineering resources to meet department needs
Develop and execute department strategy to support overall business objectives
Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field
Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 5 or more years practice as a degreed engineer)
Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Experience working within the utility industry or a process plant environment
Extensive field work at power plants or other heavy industrial sites
Possession of a Professional Engineering License
Experience supporting operations and maintenance activities on site at thermal, wind, and/or hydro power plants
Knowledge of hydro turbines, steam turbines, gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and/or balance of plant equipment
Knowledge of power piping, welding, and non-destructive examination techniques
Knowledge ASME B31 and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Experience troubleshooting equipment and complex systems in a process plant environment
Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and technologies
Experience in maintenance planning practices including reliability centered maintenance (RCM), risk-based inspection (RBI), and failure mode effect analysis (FMEA)
Ability to read and interpret P&ID's, piping isometrics, and general arrangement drawings
Willingness to travel to PSE power plants more than 50% of the time
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of roles including management, 3rd party contractors, other engineering disciplines, and plant operations and maintenance personnel
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices
Experience working on complex engineering projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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EVP & COO
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