Mechanical Engineer III Energy ProductionEnergy Production
Job PurposeProvides engineering and technical support for power generation facilities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Manages assigned capital and operations and maintenance projects; performs equipment testing, analysis, and troubleshooting; and supports installation and commissioning activities. Partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical issues and improve plant performance.
Core ResponsibilitiesNote: This list is not all-inclusive.
- Manage assigned capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) projects, coordinating scope, schedule, budget, technical requirements, and implementation.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and contractors to support project development and execution.
- Develop and conduct tests on power generation equipment; analyze results and recommend actions to improve equipment and plant performance.
- Develop test plans and procedures that address safety, operational continuity, technical requirements, and coordination across affected teams.
- Troubleshoot equipment and system issues; analyze operating conditions and recommend corrective actions.
- Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new or modified equipment, including technical review, testing, and issue resolution.
- Analyze operating data, equipment performance, and plant logs to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend improvements.
- Support development of capital and O&M budgets by identifying equipment and system needs and developing project recommendations.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and related materials that support consistent plant operations.
- Support change management, documentation control, and training associated with new or modified plant systems and equipment.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours technical support.
Behavioral Competencies- Accountability - Takes ownership for commitments, actions, and results.
- Project Leadership - Coordinates work, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Decision Quality - Uses sound judgment and information to make effective decisions.
- Risk Awareness - Recognizes and manages risk appropriately in decisions and operations.
- Process Improvement - Improves processes, workflows, quality, service, or efficiency.
Skills- Generation Operations - Applies engineering knowledge of power generation equipment and systems to support safe, reliable plant operations. (Intermediate)
- Operational Troubleshooting - Analyzes equipment and system conditions to identify causes of operational issues and recommend corrective actions. (Advanced)
- Maintenance Coordination - Coordinates engineering support with operations and maintenance activities to address equipment needs and minimize operational impacts. (Intermediate)
- Operational Performance - Evaluates operating data, equipment performance, and plant conditions to identify trends and improvement opportunities. (Intermediate)
- Budget Coordination - Supports capital and O&M budget development through project scoping, cost awareness, and identification of equipment and system needs. (Intermediate)
- Safety Program Application - Applies applicable safety requirements and risk controls when planning and performing engineering work. (Intermediate)
- Technical Documentation - Develops and maintains test plans, procedures, engineering records, and technical reports. (Intermediate)
- Data Analysis - Uses operational and equipment data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and support technical decisions. (Intermediate)
Education- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
Experience- 5+ years of professional engineering experience involving power generation, industrial facilities, energy systems, or a related engineering environment.
- Experience applying engineering principles to equipment troubleshooting, testing, project execution, commissioning, or operational support.
Work LocationThis is an in-person role based at our power plants located in Madison, WI.
Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen. 
