Senior Utilities Engineering Specialist

4 weeks ago

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States Purdue University Full time
About the Role

Purdue University is seeking a highly skilled Senior Utilities Engineering Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Engineering and Utilities department, you will provide critical support to the maintenance and operations of the Wade Utility Plant.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and evaluate engineering designs, new products, equipment, services, and technologies to ensure alignment with Purdue University's goals and objectives.
  • Provide technical assistance and guidance in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and resolutions to problems in support of Heat and Power, Utilities Operations, and other Physical Facilities staff.
  • Manage and coordinate stewardship projects in support of Energy & Utilities departments, including system and equipment outages.
  • Contribute to the selection and procurement process for owner-furnished major equipment for utilities-related projects.
  • Perform investigations of various Power Plant systems, obtain baseline performance data, and determine optimum operating conditions.
  • Recommend improvements to Wade equipment and operations.
  • Plan, develop, and implement projects, including redlining existing drawings and preparing specifications for Power Plant, Physical Plant, and Contractors.
  • Contract and communicate with vendors to obtain information and services for Wade Power Plant equipment and assist operations manager and supervision to revise existing and create new operating procedures for plant systems.
  • Contribute to utilities master planning, including condition assessments and system modeling, and coordinate maintenance, replacement, and expansion of utilities systems.
  • Provide engineering judgment and recommendations, and train power plant personnel on system optimization.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field required, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Two (2) years of experience in a utilities or related position.
  • Experience in heavy industrial, utilities distribution, and/or utility plant environments is required.
  • Experience working on multiple projects in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional engineer license.
  • Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to E&U success.
  • Knowledge in the functional operation of a Power Plant, including areas of electrical generation, instrumentation & controls, and boiler construction, maintenance, and operations, as well as engineering consultation.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Verbal and written communications skills.
  • Interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a liaison between multiple parties.
  • Understanding of mechanical engineering design and construction techniques as they relate to power plants and utilities distribution.
  • Ability to evaluate and solve complex technical problems utilizing creativity and ingenuity.
  • Office and engineering computer skills with the ability to learn new computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and PI archive database.
About Purdue University

Purdue University is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride, and endless opportunity to live, learn, and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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