Job description

Department/Location: Operations/Stanton, ND

Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

Mechanical Engineer I: This position uses good judgment to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making minor adaptations and modifications on power plant system components to improve plant reliability, safety, and performance. Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult in nature. Assignments require some originality and ingenuity, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Mechanical Engineer II: This position uses good judgment to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making minor adaptations and modifications on power plant system components to improve plant reliability, safety, and performance. Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult in nature. Assignments require some originality and ingenuity, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Mechanical Engineer III: This position uses good judgment to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making minor adaptations and modifications on power plant system components to improve plant reliability, safety, and performance. Work assignments are varied and somewhat difficult in nature. Assignments require some originality and ingenuity, but usually involve limited responsibility.

Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineer I: To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have knowledge of engineering principles and practices at a level acquired through completion of a four-year degree from an EAC/ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering program. An Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is required. The incumbent must have good organizational skills, technical writing skills, and the ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position requires proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as problem-solving skills. Field-related engineering exposure is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

Mechanical Engineer II: To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have knowledge of engineering principles and practices at a level acquired through completion of a four-year degree from an EAC/ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering program and three years of related mechanical engineering experience. An Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is required. The incumbent must have good organizational skills, technical writing skills, and the ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position requires proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as problem-solving skills. Field-related engineering exposure is required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Mechanical Engineer III: To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have knowledge of engineering principles and practices at a level acquired through completion of a four-year degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited Mechanical Engineering program and six years of related mechanical engineering experience. An Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is required. The incumbent must have good organizational skills, technical writing skills, and the ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position requires proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as problem-solving skills. Field-related engineering exposure is required.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:
This position requires frequent sitting and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds; and occasional standing/walking, bending/reaching, kneeling, climbing, crawling, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. This position requires use of keyboard/computer and occasionally working at heights up to 600 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position requires good finger dexterity, hand coordination, good hearing and good vision. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to extreme heat/cold, dirt, fumes, chemicals, vibration, and noise. Tools/equipment used include floating pick scaffolding, vibration testing equipment, velocity measuring probes, electronic thickness testers, slag hammer, computer equipment, ultrasonic testing equipment and surveying equipment. The incumbent must be able to analyze data/reports, conduct research, implement recommendations, coordinate projects, develop plans, present information to others, and work under pressure to complete assignments. This position must be respirator qualified.

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.basinelectric.com to apply.
Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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