Regional Engineer, Gas Plant Operations Reliability & Planning

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we’re committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We’re a tight‑knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

As a Regional GPO Engineer, you will support power generation operations by troubleshooting process issues, improving equipment reliability, and optimizing plant performance across multiple facilities. This role combines process engineering, data analytics, and field support, with travel required to partner directly with plant teams and drive safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

• Partner with operations and maintenance teams across sites to resolve process and equipment issues
• Analyze plant data (PI, control systems) to identify trends and performance improvements
• Support outages, startups, and commissioning with real‑time engineering guidance
• Lead or support root‑cause analyses and implement reliability improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and plant systems
• Familiarity with control systems (DCS) and performance tools like PI
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Preferred:
  Experience in power generation or industrial process environments
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of HRSG, steam cycle systems, or plant instrumentation
• Preferred:
  Experience supporting outages or maintenance strategies
• Preferred:
  Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and locations

• Competitive total compensation package reflecting your experience and contributions
• Robust 401(k) program with generous employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays for work‑life integration
• Premier health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family starting on your first day of employment

Equal Opportunity Statement: AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment. An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.