Power Plant Engineer Primary Recruiting Services•3.7 East Brunswick, NJ Job Details $15,000•$185,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Qualifications Incident investigation techniques for hazard identification Mechanical engineering Project development phase management Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Project engineering Protective relaying Defect resolution root cause analysis Distribution switchgear Electrical generators Safety regulations Utility electrical systems Document control experience within engineering industry Regulatory compliance Electrical technical documentation Engineering project drawing management Reliability analysis Reactive equipment maintenance Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electricity generation Electrical motors Engineering project budget management Electrical protection systems Power system protection Electrical control system maintenance Electrical maintenance Technical troubleshooting support Facilities corrective maintenance Commissioning phase involvement Engineering design modification

Full Job Description Title:

Power Plant Engineer Location:

East Brunswick, NJ Schedule:

Mon•Friday day shift

Salary:

$15,000•$185,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing + health Why work here? This is a great opportunity to be hands on with multiple aspects of a power generation facility. A strong background with electrical and mechanical systems preferred as this role will handle RCA, reliability, projects, and efficiency. Excellent stability, long term growth and benefits/pay. Premier power organization with great company support. Apply now! Provide hands-on engineering support for power plant electrical systems while also supporting mechanical equipment, balance-of-plant systems, and overall site reliability. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment issues, identify root causes of failures, and develop corrective actions to improve plant reliability and availability. Lead and participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for forced outages, equipment failures, safety events, and recurring operational issues. Manage capital and major maintenance projects from initial scope development and budgeting through engineering, execution, commissioning, and project closeout. Provide technical support for electrical equipment including generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, protective relays, MCCs, and associated plant distribution systems. Support maintenance and operations teams with equipment evaluations, system modifications, performance improvements, and long-term reliability initiatives across the site. Maintain and update engineering documentation, drawings, equipment specifications, technical standards, and project records. Support regulatory and compliance requirements, with preference given to candidates with knowledge of NERC standards, electrical reliability requirements, and applicable industry regulations. #ENG1