Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0010110

Salary Range: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary/Description:

A SIGN ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND $3,750 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE .

The Cogeneration Systems Electrical/Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise and oversight for all electrical Cogeneration Systems projects, including electrical systems, equipment, and components within the facility(s) and steam distribution network. Responsibilities include addressing plant operational concerns; design and implementation of major and minor plant modifications; developing and maintaining preventive maintenance programs; reviewing designs; and ensuring the integrity and reliability of systems and equipment. This position works closely with the Cogeneration Systems Management Team and Engineering Staff to support safe and reliable plant operations.

This position interacts with designers throughout construction projects, including new capital improvement projects. Following operational acceptance of capital improvement projects, the position will design engineering modifications, as needed, to improve the performance of the Cogeneration Facility. Using its extensive knowledge of plant systems and equipment, this position also assists with training operations and maintenance personnel on systems and equipment related to its area of expertise.

Education and Experience:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina.

Demonstrated experience in utilities, preferably a power plant and/or cogeneration facility.

Essential Skills:

Project Management: Demonstrated experience in project management from planning to implementation to include budgeting for same and plant energy management.

Technical Knowledge: Strong command of professional engineering. Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the engineering specialty area and the ability to use it in practice

Demonstrated ability to train others in area(s) of expertise.

The ability to communicate with management, peers, and plant personnel is essential and to express verbally or in writing highly complex technical concepts clearly and concisely is a requirement of the position.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.