Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Job Summary

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,including emergent issues• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities,

- 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

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE..

- 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.

Working Conditions

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

Specific Requirements

- Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, August 27, 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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