Consulting Power Plant Mechanical Engineer

Provides professional engineering services and technical leadership to PSE power plant management and engineering staff, providing expertise in specialized fields of engineering to broadly stated problems. Solutions provided by the consulting engineer may involve unconventional or advanced problem solving techniques. Provides professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE power plants. Manages fleet wide maintenance programs.

Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Reviews design and documentation to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards. Assignments involve a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements, requiring considerations not previously encountered. Supports emergency response operations when needed. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities.

Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

• Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills.
• Analyzes equipment failures, performs root cause analyses, and provides technical recommendations to improve equipment reliability.
• Provides technical input to equipment repair strategies, aids in contractor evaluation, manages repair work on site, oversees QA/QC work, and reviews repair reports.
• Writes scope of work (SOW) and request for proposal (RFP) documents for large scale maintenance activities.
• Provides design oversight, management for large scale, interdisciplinary projects.
• Responsible for solving unique problems using advanced analytical techniques.
• Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms.
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
• Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE's engineering workforce.
• Provides technical leadership to others in the department and throughout the company.
• Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE's business environment.
• Maintains knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives.
• Coordinate and review the work of engineers, field technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants).
• Plans and schedules engineering resources to meet department needs.
• Develops and executes department strategy to support overall business objectives.
• Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
• Extensive experience in planning, design, specification preparation, maintenance, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 10 or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual's skill acquisition rates can vary significantly.
• Advanced technical and scientific expertise.
• Experience leading engineering projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external customers.

• Experience working within the utility industry.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering License.
• Experience supporting operations and maintenance activities on site at thermal, wind, and/or hydro power plants.
• Knowledge of hydro turbines, steam turbines, gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and balance of plant equipment.
• Knowledge of power piping, welding, and non-destructive examination techniques.
• Knowledge ASME B31 and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and complex systems in a process plant environment.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and technologies.
• Experience in maintenance planning practices including reliability centered maintenance (RCM), risk based inspection (RBI), failure mode effect analysis (FMEA).
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID's, piping isometrics, and general arrangement drawings.
• Willingness to travel to PSE power plants more than 50%.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of roles including management, 3rd party contractors, other engineering disciplines, and plant operations and maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects.