Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We¿re leaders in environmental stewardship and we¿re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.
As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.
EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.
For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc
EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

WE ARE POSTING THE SENIOR LEVEL REQUIREMENTS, BUT WILL CONSIDER ENGINEER II, ENGINEER III OR SENIOR.

To provide expert engineering services and support to assigned group. To successfully manage assignments in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely, and cost effective manner. Demonstrates robust technical expertise in work group area and related technical areas. Ability to work independently on assignments and provide work direction to staff/contractors. Willingly accepts range of assignments. Serves as a technical representative of EKPC in a variety of public and corporate settings.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education and Certifications / Licenses:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering will be given preference. All Engineering degrees must be from an ABET accredited program. Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky preferred.
Experience:
Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience required.
Skills and Abilities:
All Specialties
Thorough understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
Proven ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
Ability to lead and provide work direction to others.
Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative business.
Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.
Excellent data analysis and problem solving abilities.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.
Production ¿ E&C
Requires knowledge of power plant operation and maintenance procedures.
Technical knowledge of power plant equipment, central station chemical, and thermodynamic processes.
Requires knowledge of contract procedures.
Demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions in the execution of contract requirements.
Must be able to read, interpret, and prepare system and equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
Must have the ability to think logically and creatively and to understand instructions on specific objectives, any complex features, and possible solutions, and formulate good engineering plans/solutions.
Must be able to plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering.

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