Plant Engineer III

Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc

Salem, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$59 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Capital Project, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Identify Issues, Multitasking, Power Generation, Power Plant, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Reimbursement, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Systems Analysis, Technical Writing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Salem, SC
POSTED
14 days ago
Plant Engineer III Location: Onsite in Salem, SC Type: Full-Time Contract (W2) Pay Range: $40.00 - $59.00 /hr Job Summary We are seeking an Plant Engineer III to provide support to our client’s hydroelectric generation facilities. You will partner with project managers and site teams to scope, troubleshoot, and execute electrical and hydro-related work. The role supports a high volume of capital and maintenance projects and requires hands-on experience in hydro or utility power plant environments. Key Responsibilities Provide electrical engineering support for hydroelectric generation facilities Work directly with 15+ project managers to define technical scope, troubleshoot issues, and develop electrical solutions Support multiple concurrent projects across electrical and hydro disciplines Perform routine to moderately complex engineering analyses and prepare technical documentation Coordinate with engineering, project management, and site personnel to support project execution Comply with all safety requirements, including FR clothing and standard PPE while onsite Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering 5+ years of experience supporting hydroelectric or utility power plant electrical systems Experience working in an operational power generation environment Proficient using power system analysis tools such as ETAP or SKM (or equivalent) Ability to manage and prioritize work across multiple projects and stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or willingness to pursue PE Prior experience in a regulated utility environment Experience supporting capital projects at hydro facilities Work Environment & Travel Travel to support projects multiple times per week Mileage and travel expenses reimbursed per policy GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA offers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Trust we genuinely want the best for you and trust we want to move your career forward.

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Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc