Mechanical Engineer - Junior

Mechanical Engineer

• Junior 92 Steele Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 $54,690
• $82,035 a year
• Full-time $54,690
• $82,035 a year
• Full-time

MECHANICAL ENGINEER-JUNIOR

The City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has an immediate opening for a Junior Mechanical Engineer . The BPU is a full-service utility provider serving residents and businesses in Jamestown, NY and surrounding communities with electric, water, wastewater, solid waste and district heating services. This is technical mechanical engineering work requiring limited experience or practice, but demanding ability to apply principles of physics, mathematics, mechanics and materials to engineering problems and requiring familiarity with methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in the field. A Junior Mechanical Engineer may receive assignments in general terms as far as details are concerned, but the scope of each assignment is limited and methods of procedure are outlined by superiors. Persons in this position apply specialized engineering skills to system improvement as needed. In addition, they also: assist in the performance of special studies to determine the optimum operating solution of specific problems; consult with department heads, engineering consultants to gather facts, exchange information, schedule construction dates, priorities and coordinate other needs; and assist in the coordination of inter-company construction and operating schedules to ensure efficient and safe completion of assignments. They are also responsible for cost-control for assigned projects. General direction is provided by the Power Plant Manager. The person in this position must possess good knowledge of the principles of mechanical engineering, along with knowledge of engineering economic fundamentals. They must be familiar with working knowledge of specification preparation, bidding, and cost-control procedures. They must possess the ability to make moderately difficult technical computations and to compile engineering data. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job. The BPU offers a competitive benefit package. The 2026 salary range for this position is between $54,690 to $82,035.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from a regionally accredited/NY State-registered school.

OR:

Associate Degree in Engineering Science, Math, or Physics + 2 years of full-time paid Mechanical Engineering experience. Equivalent training/experience accepted. (

Promotional Qualifications:

Four years of permanent competitive class status as an Engineering Technician.) The position of Junior Mechanical Engineer falls in the Competitive Class of the Civil Service Commission Classification Plan. All applicable rules and regulations of the New York State Civil Service Commission (including all local rules and regulations) shall apply to this position. Direct Civil Service applications, résumés, and letters of interest to: Tammy Anderson, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, PO Box 700, Jamestown, NY 14702-0700 Or by e-mail to: hr@jamestownbpu.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$54,690.00

• $82,035.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable working around rotating equipment, compressors, and pumps?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Jamestown, NY 14701 (Required)

Work Location:

In person