Mechanical Engineer I, Accounting Analyst, Mechanical Engineer I
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Position Title: Mechanical Engineer I OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Department/Location: Engineering & Construction/Bismarck, ND
Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Position Purpose: At an entry level, this position plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates broader phases of engineering work on assigned parts of major projects, or total activities associated with smaller modification projects, as assigned. These assignments are designed to develop professional work knowledge and ability. This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.
Qualifications: To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have technical knowledge of mechanical engineering and a basic knowledge of computers at a level acquired through the completion of a four-year degree in an Engineering Accreditation Commission/ Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited mechanical engineering program. The incumbent must be proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. The ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills is required. The incumbent also must have a valid driver’s license.
Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands: This position requires frequent sitting and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds; and occasional standing/walking, bending/reaching, kneeling, climbing, crawling, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. This position requires use of keyboard/computer and occasionally working at heights up to 250 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position requires good finger dexterity, hand coordination, good hearing, and good vision. The incumbent may occasionally work in confined spaces, and be exposed to extreme heat/cold, dirt, fumes, chemicals, vibration, and noise.
Tools/equipment used include floating pick scaffolding, vibration testing equipment, velocity measuring probes, electronic thickness testers, slag hammer, computer equipment, and surveying equipment. The incumbent must be able to analyze data/reports, conduct research, implement recommendations, coordinate projects, develop plans, present information to others, and work under pressure to complete assignments. This position must be respirator qualified. The incumbent is required to be clean-shaven for respirator fit testing while assigned to work on a plant site. The incumbent will be required to travel occasionally by motor vehicle or aircraft which may also include overnight stays.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.