Senior Engineer or Engineer III

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The Senior Engineer or Engineer III manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The Senior Engineer or Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Employees in the Senior Engineer or Engineer III position are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. The Senior Engineer or Engineer III identifies problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve.

This position will report to WS Lee Energy Nexus with additional responsibility to support Clemson CHP.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
  
  

Basic Qualifications

Senior Engineer

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
  
  

Engineer III

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
  
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in engineering theories and principles
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations,
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in principles of project management
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience in the utility industry
• Ability to read and follow Emerson Ovation, Siemens T-3000 and GE Mk VI logic.
• Ability to read and follow electrical/mechanical prints and diagrams.
• Experience with electrical equipment such as industrial breakers, transformers, PLC, pressure and temperature transmitters.
• Experience in power generation industry, including Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience and skills.
• Operations and Maintenance experience
  
  

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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