Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the role

SEARCHING FOR A HARD WORKING, MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN OUR ENGINEERING DESIGN & DRAFTING TEAM WITHIN GENERATION ENGINEERING!

Responsibilities

• Performs as an engineering project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs which are large or have many complex features.
• Prepares specifications, evaluates bids, and prepares recommendation materials for management consideration when evaluating large or complex procurements.
• Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor in a technical specialty.
• May performs engineering design, analysis, and studies in an area of technical specialty requiring a significant knowledge of related fields.
• Provides engineering discipline leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants and others.
• May prepare and/or conduct written and oral reports and presentations.
• When required/requested, serves on industry committees and task forces as a representative of SRP.
• Active leadership role in promoting safety within department.
• Actively develops and trains engineers on technical, project management, and/or best practices related activities.
• Identifies or creates development opportunities.
• Establishes standards and facilitates Standards Change Processes in the discipline when required.
• Leads collaboration across SRP.
• Represents SRP in legal and regulatory matters or proceedings of technical nature when required.
• Demonstrates substantive thought leadership to further new ideas, products, services, and/or business processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and/or customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates substantive leadership in organizational change management to foster the success of new business products, services, and/or business processes.
• Performs as project/program leader/engineer on projects/programs of major scope and importance.
• Plans and develops the scope, approval, and implementation of engineering projects which have an important effect on major programs of the organization.
• Performs as a staff consultant and/or advisor with respect to a technical specialty in the application of advanced concepts, principles and processes.
• Provides full technical leadership when administering and reviewing work performed by consultants, outside agencies, and others.
• When required/requested, serves in a leadership role within external organizations and represents SRP’s position on issues of importance.
• Company spokesperson in communicating technical subject matter to the public when required.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Minimum 14 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering plus professional recognition is required.
• Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work as defined for this position. Authored internal and/or external technical papers.
• MBA, Masters in Engineering or any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement is preferred.
• Responsible for budgets, schedules, and management of resources for programs and projects of major scope.
• Demonstrated network of internal and external contacts including customers, outside agencies, and suppliers of significant equipment and services.
• Occasional travel to suppliers' facilities, industry functions, and SRP facilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various organizations within SRP.
• Ability to use engineering tools required for the job.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work effectively with SRP executive management.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.
• Experience: Minimum 14 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering plus professional recognition is required.
• Additional Requirements: MBA, Masters in Engineering or any state or internationally recognized Professional Engineering registration by the International Professional Engineers Agreement is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Technical expertise in mechanical engineering.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of engineering tools and software.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking