Senior Engineer Ii - Electrical

Position: SENIOR ENGINEER II - ELECTRICAL
Location: Bowling Green

Position Summary Description

Provides complex electrical and instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering services to assist in attaining the goals of plant reliability, efficiency, safety and environmental compliance in the most cost-effective manner. Manages and coordinates engineering activities in support of the operations and maintenance of the power plant to improve reliability, operability and maintainability. Plans, develops, designs, and executes capital and major expense projects.

This involves but is not limited to exploration of project needs, definition of scope, engineering oversight and consultation across cross-functional teams to deliver results within budget and on schedule. Provides technical directions and reviews engineering and design drawings, technical calculations, and other deliverables of peers and vendors to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, policies and guidelines. Champions any necessary changes to department or corporate processes and procedures to drive continuous improvements and maintain alignment with corporate goals and division business imperatives.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET Accredited curriculum is required or applicable equivalent training and education. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. At least Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in large, modern power plants dealing with design, construction, operation and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation and control systems. Experience must include the development of detailed engineering and technical specifications, detailed engineering budgetary estimates, evaluation and analysis of electrical components, and troubleshooting of complex engineering problems.

Core Competencies:

Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

Technical Competencies/

Skills:

• Engineering
• Problem analysis
• Analytical thinking
• Knowledge of power plant design, operations and construction
• Cost / Benefit Analysis
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract review, execution, and management
• Knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the construction and/or repair of combined cycle power generation facilities
• Technical drawing interpretation and modification
• Equipment, system, and process assessments
• Plant operations
• Project planning and coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Soft Competencies/

Skills:

• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Result-oriented
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Multi-tasking- multiple assignments and demands
• Time Management
• Integrity
• Self-Motivation
• Relationship Management and collaboration
• Influence and drive cross-functional teams
• Focus on Quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement

Essential Functions

• Creates detailed plans of equipment or process evaluation, testing and monitoring programs up to three years into the future.
• Checks proposed engineering design modification developed by other engineers within the department to ensure the completeness and applicability of the design.
• Conducts or leads others in design studies for process systems or equipment.
• Prepares or leads others into the development of technical specifications, pricing documents, bidder's lists, bid evaluation criteria and project cost estimates for process systems, equipment or maintenance projects.
• Advises other department engineers on technical/engineering design criteria.
• Conducts analysis of complex plant operation or maintenance problems which could lead to design changes, alternate equipment selection, different operating practices or a combination there of. Make recommendations based on the analysis results.
• Conducts economic evaluation associated with equipment proposals or alternative practices.
• Reviews and comments when assigned the lead responsibility for an analysis or evaluation.
• Conducts operating or maintenance feasibility studies of complex electrical/I&C engineering conditions and systems.
• Acts as a technical advisor to both the plant operation and maintenance groups.
• Conducts…