Power Generation Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Tacoma Power's Generation Section is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Power Systems Engineer or Power Systems Engineer, PE) to join their team. This position provides mechanical engineering technical services for capital and maintenance projects at Tacoma Power's hydroelectric and fisheries facilities. As a Professional Engineer, this position is expected to be a subject matter expert for operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of Generation's mechanical systems and equipment.

This position supports the mission of the organization by ensuring continued availability of generating resources and fisheries operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate on diverse working teams involved with the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of fish facilities and hydropower plants
• Prepare, review, and stamp calculations, drawings, reports, etc., related to mechanical systems
• Prepare specifications and other engineering documents to procure and install a wide variety and of mechanical equipment and systems
• Provide support for the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, testing, and acceptance of project activities and equipment
• Represent the City at shop inspections and factory acceptance tests related to mechanical systems
• Coordinate and work with contractors and hydro project staff to repair and upgrade systems and equipment
• Plan and direct mechanical equipment installation, disassembly, reassembly, and alignment
• Provide operations & maintenance and asset management program recommendations for mechanical systems
• Power plant mechanical equipment within the scope of this position includes but is not limited to utility-scale generators, hydroelectric turbines, balance-of-plant systems (e.g., air, oil, and water), large valves, gates, cranes, and hoists
• Fisheries facilities mechanical equipment within the scope of this position includes but is not limited to motors, pumps, piping, valves, water-treatment systems (e.g., ozone, filtration, UV), and fish attraction and conveyance systems

Power Systems Engineer, PE:

• Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or directly related field

• Minimum Experience* 4 years of professional level engineering experience in a power utility

• Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer Washington State Driver's License Some positions may require individuals to complete annual CIP training after employment and pass a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) prior to employment and every five years thereafter as required by federal regulatory requirements (NERC-CIP)
  * Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Power Systems Engineer:

• Minimum Education
  * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field
• Minimum Experience
  * 2 years of engineering experience in a power utility
• Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements Washington State Driver's License Some positions may require individuals to complete annual CIP training after employment and pass a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) prior to employment and every five years thereafter as required by federal regulatory requirements (NERC-CIP)
  * Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

Experience with turbine/generators or heavy industrial equipment.

Heavy civil, geotechnical, structural, or hydropower industry related engineering experience

Pay Details:

Power Systems Engineer, PE:
Annual Salary: $131,248 - $184,808

Power Systems Engineer:
Annual Salary: $ - $

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.