Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Pay range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually and is DOE.

Alaska Power & Telephone is hiring for a full-time  Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience working out of an APT&T office or a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. This position will be required to work in the field and travel up to 25%. 

AP&T is an employee owned, vertically integrated utility that independently owns and operates ten isolated power systems across a large expanse of Alaska. We incorporate hydro, solar and diesel resources to provide economic power to the communities we serve. As a small utility we offer a diversity of experience. We work together to safely integrate innovative new generation resources, renewables, address day to day operational issues, install and maintain rotating equipment, address regulatory requirements and other such tasks. The successful candidate will work to find their own relative strengths within our engineering staff and ultimately take leadership on a variety of projects.

Compensation/ Benefits for Full-Time Employment:

• Starting pay: $100,000 (DOE)
• Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• $5,000 annual medical travel reimbursement
• Up to $125 annual medevac insurance reimbursement
• Employee stock ownership options
• $200.00 in company logowear
• Ongoing employee appreciation and recognition

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop engineering designs, conceptual through construction, for rotating equipment: generators, motors, auxiliary systems, and other plant equipment
• Support hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programs
• Provide operational support across diesel, hydro, and other plant facilities, including occasional after-hours emergency troubleshooting
• Investigate and resolve design problems; develop corrective-action plans; prepare reports, standards, specifications, RFPs, and material requisitions
• Perform equipment installation, testing, startup, upgrades, and repairs, working closely with mechanics, plant operators, and electricians
• Prepare SOPs and safety procedures, and review facilities for NESC compliance
• Work with technical staff on yearly budgeting, planning, and project tracking

Required Qualifications:

• 2- or 4-year engineering or technical degree in a relevant area of study
• Five or more years of field and design experience with plant typical of small utility or industrial installations (50 to 5000 kW Range)
• Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices.
• Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, communicate with other team members
• Ability to safely identify hazards and work around electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft office and other similar basic computer tools
• Current passport and ability to travel to other locations, up to 25% of workload will involve travel, which is reduced if in or near AP&T served communities
• Mental flexibility, willingness to learn unfamiliar parts of the job and a positive attitude
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. May be subject to random screening at any time
• Background in power generation and distribution systems, equipment and design practices

Desired Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineer Professional Engineer registered in Alaska
• Seven years or more years of utility or industrial experience
• Familiar with isolated Alaskan communities and challenges of travel and planning projects in the region.
• Hands on experience specifying, supervising installation and maintenance of hydro and diesel electric generation systems
• High level of skill in Pelton and Turgo hydroelectric turbine design and systems.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and engineering standards and codes applicable to electric utility
• Experience with the use of hand and power tools

Physical Requirements of the Position:

• At times work will be performed in loud environments requiring hearing protection
• At times work will be performed in non-temperature-controlled environments
• At times work will be performed around rotating equipment
• At times work will be performed while sitting, standing, crouching, squatting and reaching at heights
• At times work will be performed in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hours
• Must be capable of: Safely lifting of up to 60 pounds on occasion, maintaining good balance
• Safety and PPE must be worn at all times when performing work in the field
• Occasional travel may be required by small planes, ferry, helicopter, boats, and/or ATV

Why AP&T?

We're a small, employee-owned utility serving over 40 Alaskan communities and villages. Our team is deeply rooted in the places we serve, and we take pride in keeping the lights on and the lines connected. At AP&T, you're not just an employee-your part of a mission to support rural Alaska's future.

AP&T is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including Veterans and   individuals with disabilities. We are a DrugAlcohol-Free Workplace.