Turbine/Power Block Engineer 1

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2025

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The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.

- Provide day-to-day operational and maintenance support of the station’s Power Block.

- Develop preventive maintenance and outage plans, update procedures and technical documents.

- Identify and manage O&M and capital project scopes.

- Coordinate with OEMs and internal teams; review inspections and corrective actions.

- Ensure compliance with ASME/API/NFPA standards.

- Provide engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and technical support.

- Participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, and incident investigations.

- Oversee equipment performance and communicate maintenance needs

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background.

- PSM facility experience; familiarity with GE turbines/HRSGs

- Ability to review specs/drawings; basic project management skills.

- Strong communication, teamwork, and independent work capability

Working Conditions

- Valid Drivers License required

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

- Perform work in a power plant and office environment

- Required to observe and work in all areas of the generating facility, which are power plant industrial environments operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with potential exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity

- Exposure to mechanical, electrical, noisy and/or other hazards

- Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, ear plugs, fall protection, etc.), as needed

- Occasional mildly strenuous physical activity (extensive walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, etc.)

- Ability to lift 25 - 75 pounds

- Ability to work at heights and from suspended work platforms

- Required to work in all areas of the power plant

Basic Qualifications

- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

- A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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