Generation Engineer

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is currently searching for a  Generation Engineer

to join the team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position performs plant engineering and project management, and other duties related to operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Cooperative’s generation facilities.

To apply for this position, please visit www.cipco.net and click Career Opportunities.

This job opening is posted multi-level and may be filled by an Engineer, Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level based on candidate qualifications.

Duties/Responsibilities

·        Perform and prepare written results of engineering studies conducted for the efficient operation and maintenance of the generating facilities.

·        Assist plant management with operations analyses and maintenance troubleshooting.

·        Assist with recommending, planning, and managing engineering projects at CIPCO-operated generating plants.

·        Provide engineering support for generators, transformers, breakers, relays, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), inverters, batteries, sensors, control systems, and other electrical components.

·        Assist in the preparation of annual capital and O&M budgets for CIPCO-operated generating facilities.

Requirements and Critical Success Factors

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or other related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Collaborative; able to effectively work in team environment; willing to assist others

- Strong communication skills, verbal and written

- Strong organizational, coordination and time management skills

- Is a self-starter with high level of initiative

- Able to work independently or on a team

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Detail-oriented

- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Benefits

CIPCO provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

·        Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

·        401(k) with company match

·        Short-term and long-term disability

·        Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and much more.

About CIPCO

CIPCO is a generation and transmission electric cooperative built by member cooperatives and the communities they serve. With a balanced, 24/7 energy portfolio, CIPCO is committed to providing cost-effective, clean, safe, and reliable energy. CIPCO and its 13 members serve over 300,000 Iowans in 58 Iowa counties. CIPCO’s principal place of business is Des Moines, Iowa, with locations in Cedar Rapids, Creston, and Wilton.

For more information about CIPCO please visit: www.cipco.net

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