Power Generation Project Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
IPS is seeking innovative and dynamic engineers to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing. At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform. We are looking for technically proficient and entrepreneurial analytical people who embrace challenges, continuously seek knowledge, and push the limits of what’s possible. At IPS, you’ll have the chance to work on impactful engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of our industry.
You’ll collaborate with the brightest minds, learn from experts, and grow professionally in a value-driven company. Unleash your potential with IPS and be part of something big.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Power Generation Service Engineer to join our IPS Miami team. As a Power Generation Project Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of power generation systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. You will work closely with our clients to address their service needs and provide technical support to resolve any issues efficiently.
A desired familiarity with ABB, Alstom, Brush, GE, Siemens, Westinghouse, and other OEM motors and generators is required. Experience with generator high voltage testing such as winding resistance, insulation resistance, polarization index, DC leakage and high potential testing, wedge tightness, EL CID testing, end winding frequency response test, and rotor testing is also required.
- Consider safety as the #1 priority and be an evangelist for safety practices.
- Comply with OSHA, MSHA, site‑specific, and other industrial health and safety practices when at the customer job site and inside the IPS Miami shop.
- Perform job safety analysis and risk assessments, and keep on‑site safety documentation.
- Perform electrical testing and visual inspection of generators and motors.
- Determine the condition of the generator and provide repair recommendations to the customer.
- Assist in generator cleaning and maintenance, as well as winding and mechanical repairs.
- Determine the project timeline, materials, tooling, and manpower necessary to complete the project.
- Maintain daily reports and submit status reports to IPS Miami and customers.
- Compose detailed and concise technical reports for work performed while on‑site.
- Support power generation field service teams as needed in project management, logistics, coordination, and customer support of upcoming jobs.
- Assist in determining recommended work scopes and pricing of upcoming jobs and bids.
- Support power generation and local industry jobs that enter the IPS Miami shop.
- Oversee project team while on field service projects.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures, and manuals. Ability to write reports and updates. Ability to effectively speak before customers and employees of the organization. Ability to read, write, and understand English. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
- Adhere to all company policies.
- Observe all safety procedures and policies and use proper protective equipment.
- Keep the work area clean and organized.
- Report all injuries, near misses, and accidents immediately to a supervisor.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of field service experience or a High School Diploma/GED with 5–7 years of hands‑on field service experience in generator winding maintenance.
- Switchgear, Power Generation, Utility infrastructure projects, Data Centers and Enclosures, and Controls & Automation familiarity or experience preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint and proficiency in testing software such as WTD 501, ELAN, and SDC
003 a plus. Proficiency in computer‑aided drawing programs such as AutoCAD and Solid Works is a plus. - Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, must be able to work within the United States of America and must have a valid passport and be willing and able to travel…
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