Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is currently searching for a Generation Engineer to join the team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position performs plant engineering and project management and other duties related to operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Cooperative’s generation facilities. This position also performs power plant fuel and production cost analysis, power market analysis, and power plant efficiency studies.
Duties/Responsibilities
Perform and prepare written results of engineering studies conducted for the efficient operation and maintenance of the CIPCO generating facilities.
Assist CIPCO plant management with operations analyses and maintenance troubleshooting.
Assist the Supervisor of Generation Engineering with recommending, planning, and at CIPCO-operated generating plants.
Perform analysis on generation production costing, fuel budgeting, and power markets.
Assist in the preparation of annual capital and O&M budgets for CIPCO-operated generating facilities.
From time to time, participate in committee meetings with dispatch partners.
Assist the Director of Generation Assets.
Assist the Manager of Environmental and Safety as required on environmental monitoring and reporting efforts.
Requirements and Critical Success Factors
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or other related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
Collaborative; able to effectively work in team environment; willing to assist others
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Strong organizational, coordination and time management skills
Is a self-starter with high level of initiative
Able to work independently or on a team
Strong analytical skills
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation skills
Problem-solving skills
Benefits
CIPCO provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
401(k) with company match
Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and much more.
To apply for this position, please visit www.cipco.net and click Career Opportunities.
About CIPCO
CIPCO is a generation and transmission electric cooperative built by member cooperatives and the communities they serve. With a balanced, 24/7 energy portfolio, CIPCO is committed to providing cost-effective, clean, safe, and reliable energy. CIPCO and its 13 members serve over 300,000 Iowans in 58 Iowa counties. CIPCO’s principal place of business is Des Moines, Iowa, with locations in Cedar Rapids, Creston, and Wilton. For more information about CIPCO please visit: www.cipco.net
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For more information about CIPCO please visit: www.cipco.net
