What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Mechanical Engineer - Energy Production position at Madison Gas and Electric Company?
Mechanical Engineer III Energy Production
Employment Type: Full time
Energy 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
- 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.
This 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.
We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.