Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Computer Networking
Management
Computer Hardware
NERC
FERC
Regulatory Compliance
Account Management
Cyber Security
IT Project Management
Scheduling
Estimating
Procurement
Project Costing
Project Management
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Leadership
Training
Communication
NATURAL
Energy
Military
Law
Job Details
Job Description
The engineer - renewables provides technical work in the planning, designing, procurement and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's renewable units. The engineer - renewables may participate in the direction of work for wind engineer, contractors and field personnel.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's renewable units. Services include working with IT, networking groups to manage hardware and software assets for OEM/MidAmerican site teams during commissioning and/or operations phase, Tasks related to NERC/FERC compliance, performance reports and accuracy validation. (45%)
Provide engineering assistance to other departments. Account management, implementing cybersecurity tools, patching (20%)
Provide technical project management for certain phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (15%)
Prepare oral and written reports. (15%)
Attend training in designated areas. (5%)
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
Experience in plant IT/Controls preferred.
One-three years of industry experience as a practicing engineer required for the engineer 2 role.
Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer and must be a licensed PE required for the senior role. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer.
Fifteen years of successful industry experience as a practicing engineer with experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature for the principal engineer role.
Experience preferably in power generation or renewable energy.
High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in the engineering discipline. Broad analytical skills. Advanced project management skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Leadership skills to provide guidance, direction, orientation and instruction. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.
About Us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
The engineer - renewables provides technical work in the planning, designing, procurement and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's renewable units. The engineer - renewables may participate in the direction of work for wind engineer, contractors and field personnel.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's renewable units. Services include working with IT, networking groups to manage hardware and software assets for OEM/MidAmerican site teams during commissioning and/or operations phase, Tasks related to NERC/FERC compliance, performance reports and accuracy validation. (45%)
Provide engineering assistance to other departments. Account management, implementing cybersecurity tools, patching (20%)
Provide technical project management for certain phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (15%)
Prepare oral and written reports. (15%)
Attend training in designated areas. (5%)
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
Experience in plant IT/Controls preferred.
One-three years of industry experience as a practicing engineer required for the engineer 2 role.
Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer and must be a licensed PE required for the senior role. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer.
Fifteen years of successful industry experience as a practicing engineer with experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature for the principal engineer role.
Experience preferably in power generation or renewable energy.
High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in the engineering discipline. Broad analytical skills. Advanced project management skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Leadership skills to provide guidance, direction, orientation and instruction. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.
About Us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
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