Power Generation Mechanical Engineer

City of Tacoma (WA) - Tacoma, WA

- Entry Level

Tacoma, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Tacoma Power's Generation Section is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Associate Power Systems Engineer, Senior or Power Systems Engineer, PE level) to join their team. This position provides mechanical engineering technical services for capital and maintenance projects at Tacoma Power's hydroelectric and fisheries facilities. As a Professional Engineer, this position is expected to be a subject matter expert for operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of Generation's mechanical systems and equipment. This position supports the mission of the organization by ensuring continued availability of generating resources and fisheries operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate on diverse working teams involved with the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of fish facilities and hydropower plants
• Prepare, review, and stamp calculations, drawings, reports, etc., related to mechanical systems
• Prepare specifications and other engineering documents to procure and install a wide variety and of mechanical equipment and systems
• Provide support for the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, testing, and acceptance of project activities and equipment
• Represent the City at shop inspections and factory acceptance tests related to mechanical systems
• Coordinate and work with contractors and hydro project staff to repair and upgrade systems and equipment
• Plan and direct mechanical equipment installation, disassembly, reassembly, and alignment
• Provide operations & maintenance and asset management program recommendations for mechanical systems
• Power plant mechanical equipment within the scope of this position includes but is not limited to utility-scale generators, hydroelectric turbines, balance-of-plant systems (e.g., air, oil, and water), large valves, gates, cranes, and hoists
• Fisheries facilities mechanical equipment within the scope of this position includes but is not limited to motors, pumps, piping, valves, water-treatment systems (e.g., ozone, filtration, UV), and fish attraction and conveyance systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or directly related field.
• 2 years of engineering experience in a power utility; or possession of Washington State EIT for Associate Power Systems Engineer
• 4 years of professional level engineering experience in a power utility for Power Systems Engineer, PE
• Must complete Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) within 6 months of hire and maintain thereafter.
• Washington State Driver's License