Mechanical Engineer I, II, or III

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer I, II, or III OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Office of Chief Ops Officer; Deer Creek Station/Elkton, SD Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

This position assists with evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications on power plant system components to improve plant reliability, safety, and performance, and assists in monitoring proper water chemistry. Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult in character. Assignments require originality and ingenuity.

Essential Duties:

Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineer I:

Mechanical Engineer II:

Mechanical Engineer III:

Other Requirements:

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

This position requires frequent sitting and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds; and occasional standing/walking, bending/reaching, kneeling, climbing, crawling, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. This position requires use of keyboard/computer and occasionally working at heights up to 250 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position requires good finger dexterity, hand coordination, good hearing and good vision. The incumbent may occasionally work in confined spaces, and be exposed to extreme heat/cold, dirt, fumes, chemicals, vibration, and noise. Tools/equipment used include floating pick scaffolding, vibration testing equipment, velocity measuring probes, electronic thickness testers, slag hammer, computer equipment, and surveying equipment. This position must be respirator qualified.

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.basinelectric.com to apply.

Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Work Location: In person