Engineer 1, 2, Sr - Generation in Council Bluffs, Iowa at MidAmerican Energy Company
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MidAmerican Energy Company
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501, United States
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Position Title: Engineer 1, 2, Sr - Generation
Location: Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Description:
The engineer- generation, provides technical work and directs others in technical work in the planning, designing, procurement and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to Walter Scott Energy Center. The engineer will also provide assistance to engineering staff on higher-level projects. Additionally, this position monitors and reports unit heat rates at the coal fired power plant. Performs testing on power plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, condensers, pumps, heat exchangers and coal mills. Makes recommendations for equipment repairs and modifications that will improve unit performance, improve unit availability and reduce unit emission. Completes cost estimates and savings resulting from maintenance activities related to unit performance. Responsible for completing annual capacity testing and coal pile inventories. Maintains on-line performance monitoring software. Reviews and analyzes data relating to all aspects of power plant performance.
Responsibilities:
Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance to Walter Scott Energy Center's generation system. (40%)
Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (25%)
Conduct engineering studies and investigations and prepare oral and written reports. (15%)
Provide engineering assistance to other departments. (15%)
Attend training in designated areas. (5%)
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers preferred.
One to three years of engineering experience required for the engineer 2 position.
Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed PE required for the senior engineer position. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer.
High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in the engineering discipline.
Effective communicator with technical and managerial personnel within and external to MidAmerican Energy Company. Broad analytical skills. Advanced project management skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10002503
Job Category: Engineering
Posting Date: 2026-08-18
Apply Before: 2026-09-11T05:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 7215 Navajo St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Location: Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Description:
The engineer- generation, provides technical work and directs others in technical work in the planning, designing, procurement and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to Walter Scott Energy Center. The engineer will also provide assistance to engineering staff on higher-level projects. Additionally, this position monitors and reports unit heat rates at the coal fired power plant. Performs testing on power plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, condensers, pumps, heat exchangers and coal mills. Makes recommendations for equipment repairs and modifications that will improve unit performance, improve unit availability and reduce unit emission. Completes cost estimates and savings resulting from maintenance activities related to unit performance. Responsible for completing annual capacity testing and coal pile inventories. Maintains on-line performance monitoring software. Reviews and analyzes data relating to all aspects of power plant performance.
Responsibilities:
Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance to Walter Scott Energy Center's generation system. (40%)
Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (25%)
Conduct engineering studies and investigations and prepare oral and written reports. (15%)
Provide engineering assistance to other departments. (15%)
Attend training in designated areas. (5%)
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers preferred.
One to three years of engineering experience required for the engineer 2 position.
Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed PE required for the senior engineer position. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer.
High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in the engineering discipline.
Effective communicator with technical and managerial personnel within and external to MidAmerican Energy Company. Broad analytical skills. Advanced project management skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10002503
Job Category: Engineering
Posting Date: 2026-08-18
Apply Before: 2026-09-11T05:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 7215 Navajo St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
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