Plant Engineer - Power Generation

Location:
Morgantown, WV

Plant Engineer

Type: Full-Time | Power Generation Facility

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power generation OR 10+ years in a technical role within power generation
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mechanical systems
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and performance trends
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team
• Willingness to work extended hours and respond to changing plant conditions when required
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Project management experience and familiarity with power plant software systems are a plus.

The Plant Engineer reports to the Reliability and Performance Manager and plays a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power plant. This position blends hands‑on engineering, reliability support, and project execution in a dynamic plant environment.

You will collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to identify equipment issues, improve performance, and support outages, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Complete rotational assignments with Operations, Maintenance, and Material Handling to gain full plant familiarity
• Identify and resolve abnormal equipment conditions in collaboration with plant personnel
• Provide technical guidance on processes, procedures, repairs, and improvement projects
• Assist with project development, proposal evaluation, and contractor coordination
• Support and lead project execution while maintaining budget and schedule compliance
• Participate in and lead Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement corrective actions
• Monitor unit and equipment reliability issues and drive resolution efforts
• Support outage planning and execution to ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment
• Implement and support Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulatory permits
• Maintain assigned work order backlog and create work orders and purchase requisitions as needed
• Drive process and procedure improvements across plant departments
• Participate in Management of Change initiatives
• Ensure all work activities comply with OSHA safety regulations and plant policies
• Research and evaluate new technologies and monitoring methods to improve equipment reliability
• Share technical knowledge, adopt new technologies cost‑effectively, and support professional development

• Power generation experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with tools such as OSIsoft PI, AutoCAD, Intertek AWARE, Maximo, Emerson Ovation, and Tap Root
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

This role offers exposure to all areas of plant operations, meaningful ownership of reliability and performance initiatives, and the opportunity to grow technically and professionally in a complex power generation environment.