Mechanical EngineerAlaska Power & Telephone is hiring for a full-time Mechanical Engineer with five or more years of utility or industrial experience working out of an APT&T office or a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. This position will be required to work in the field and travel up to 25%. AP&T is an employee owned, vertically integrated utility that independently owns and operates ten isolated power systems across a large expanse of Alaska. We incorporate hydro, solar and diesel resources to provide economic power to the communities we serve. As a small utility we offer a diversity of experience. We work together to safely integrate innovative new generation resources, renewables, address day to day operational issues, install and maintain rotating equipment, address regulatory requirements and other such tasks. The successful candidate will work to find their own relative strengths within our engineering staff and ultimately take leadership on a variety of projects.Duties and Responsibilities:Develop engineering designs, conceptual through construction, for rotating equipment: generators, motors, auxiliary systems, and other plant equipmentSupport hydroelectric and diesel plant maintenance programsProvide operational support across diesel, hydro, and other plant facilities, including occasional after-hours emergency troubleshootingInvestigate and resolve design problems; develop corrective-action plans; prepare reports, standards, specifications, RFPs, and material requisitions Perform equipment installation, testing, startup, upgrades, and repairs, working closely with mechanics, plant operators, and electriciansPrepare SOPs and safety procedures, and review facilities for NESC complianceWork with technical staff on yearly budgeting, planning, and project trackingRequired Qualifications:2- or 4-year engineering or technical degree in a relevant area of studyFive or more years of field and design experience with plant typical of small utility or industrial installations (50 to 5000 kW Range)Basic knowledge of diesel engine technologies and construction practices.Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, communicate with other team membersAbility to safely identify hazards and work around electrical and mechanical equipment.Familiar with AutoCAD, Microsoft office and other similar basic computer tools Current passport and ability to travel to other locations, up to 25% of workload will involve travel, which is reduced if in or near AP&T served communitiesMental flexibility, willingness to learn unfamiliar parts of the job and a positive attitudeMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. May be subject to random screening at any timeBackground in power generation and distribution systems, equipment and design practicesDesired Qualifications:Mechanical Engineer Professional Engineer registered in AlaskaSeven years or more years of utility or industrial experienceFamiliar with isolated Alaskan communities and challenges of travel and planning projects in the region. Hands on experience specifying, supervising installation and maintenance of hydro and diesel electric generation systemsHigh level of skill in Pelton and Turgo hydroelectric turbine design and systems.Knowledge of engineering design principles and engineering standards and codes applicable to electric utilityExperience with the use of hand and power tools Physical Requirements of the Position:At times work will be performed in loud environments requiring hearing protectionAt times work will be performed in non-temperature-controlled environmentsAt times work will be performed around rotating equipmentAt times work will be performed while sitting, standing, crouching, squatting and reaching at heightsAt times work will be performed in a standard office environment with regularly scheduled working hoursMust be capable of: Safely lifting of up to 60 pounds on occasion, maintaining good balanceSafety and PPE must be worn at all times when performing work in the fieldOccasional travel may be required by small planes, ferry, helicopter, boats, and/or ATVThe pay range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually and is DOE. AP&T offers a generous benefit package including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, 401K, (plus more) a $5000.00 annual medical travel reimbursement for employees in Alaska, up to $125 annual medivac insurance reimbursement and employee stock ownership options. $200.00 in company logowear. Recognition of our employees is important to AP&T's values. We like to continuously show appreciation and recognition within our teams. AP&T is a small employee-owned utility serving over 40 Alaskan communities and villages.For more information about our organization, please visit https://www.aptalaska.comTo see our careers and teams in actions please visit:https://vimeo.com/794686938/df8e979825 AP&T is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace. Must have the ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test. Subject to random testing without notice.