Site Reliability Engineer (contract)

Job Summary We are seeking a driven and technically grounded engineer to support operations at a waste-to-energy and biomass generation facility. This on-site, full-time role blends project management with reliability engineering, requiring someone who can take ownership of capital projects from initial scoping through close-out while also supporting day-to-day equipment troubleshooting and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on industrial environment, communicates effectively across a small cross-functional team, and brings a "get it done" mindset to every challenge — whether that means navigating a budget forecast or walking the floor to diagnose an aging switchgear issue. Responsibilities Lead capital and maintenance projects from scope development and budgeting through bid, execution, and close-outParticipate in daily 7:00 AM plant status update meetings and maintain clear communication with plant management and maintenance staffSupport reliability engineering activities including equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance monitoringAssist operations teams in diagnosing abnormal equipment readings, unusual energy or voltage consumption, and other plant anomaliesCoordinate with the on-site mechanical engineer, plant planner, and maintenance staff to prioritize and execute work ordersManage monthly project forecasting and reporting in alignment with established internal processesSupport the integration and commissioning of new equipment alongside existing legacy systems, some dating to the 1940s and 1950sContribute to planning efforts related to medium and high voltage equipment upgrades on a 5-year capital horizonUtilize asset management and work order systems to track project and maintenance activities Skills Working knowledge of medium and high voltage electrical equipment and power plant fundamentalsUnderstanding of how electricity is generated and delivered to the gridProject management skills including scope development, budgeting, bid management, and project close-outBasic financial literacy for project forecasting and monthly reportingAbility to troubleshoot electromechanical and control system issues in an industrial environmentFamiliarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS); experience with DeltaV or Emerson platforms is a plusExperience with Work Asset Management Systems and SAP for work orders, asset tracking, and project managementStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and drive them to resolution independentlyEffective communicator capable of working within a small, collaborative team of approximately 35 personnelElectromechanical or controls experience is highly desirable Experience 2–3 years of engineering experience in a power generation, manufacturing, utilities, or industrial environment is preferredRecent graduates with strong academic backgrounds and demonstrated problem-solving ability will be consideredPrior exposure to project management processes from initiation through close-out is expected at the start of the roleExperience working with legacy industrial equipment, switchgear, and mixed-vintage plant infrastructure is a plusBackground in food and beverage, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial settings is acceptable Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is strongly preferredDegrees in Electromechanical Engineering or related disciplines will be consideredNon-ABET accredited degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basisFundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a nice-to-have The closing date for applications for this job posting is 11/09/2026. Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail : xcelenergyprogramoffice@magnitglobal.com Pay Rate Range 34.62 - 46.15 USD hourly