Power Generation Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Salary: $127,420.80 - $179,400.00 Annually
Location: Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Power's Generation Section is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Associate Power Systems Engineer, Senior or Power Systems Engineer, PE level)
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 the operation, maintenance, repair,
and improvement of Generation's mechanical systems and equipment. The role supports the mission of the organization by ensuring continued availability
of generating resources and fisheries operations.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, and related documentation for mechanical systems.
• Prepare specifications and other engineering documents to procure and install a wide variety 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 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.
• Support power plant mechanical equipment operations including utility-scale generators, hydroelectric turbines, balance-of-plant systems, large valves, gates, cranes, and hoists.
• Support fisheries facilities mechanical equipment operations including motors, pumps, piping, valves, and water-treatment systems.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or directly related field.
• Experience Required: For the Power Systems Engineer role, 2 years of engineering experience in a power utility; for the PE level, 4 years of professional engineering experience in a power utility.
• Qualifications: Equivalency: 1 year of experience is equivalent to 1 year of education.
• Requirements: Washington State Driver's License; and for the PE role, a Washington State Professional Engineering License is required (or obtainable within 6 months of employment). Additional certification or CIP training may be required as specified by federal regulatory requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Competitive benefits package including excellent medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and their families.
• Paid holidays and paid leave (sick/vacation leave or personal time off) based on union affiliation and appointment type.
• Participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System.
• Insurance plans including long-term disability, short-term disability, and expanded long-term disability coverage.
• Deferred compensation options, direct deposit pay, and regular salary increases based on performance.
• Opportunities for continuing education, advancement, and various City-sponsored health and wellness programs.