Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT US: The City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has an immediate opening for a 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess four years of full-time paid experience in Mechanical Engineering work, or have graduated from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate in Science Degree, with major in Engineering Science, Math or Physics, and eight years of full-time paid experience in Mechanical Engineering work. Applicants shall also possess at least 2 years' of supervisory experience.

JOB OVERVIEW: This is moderately difficult mechanical engineering work for the Electric Generating Power Station. The role includes planning work and carrying out administrative, supervisory and engineering tasks to ensure the efficient delivery of services with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in the planning of work details and in making technical decisions. General direction is provided by the Power Plant Manager. Supervision over the operations staff and environmental reporting requirements of the Electric Generating Power Station. Thorough knowledge of the modern methods, principles, techniques and practices of mechanical engineering. The person in this position will lead projects for the electric generating power station. This is responsible technical work in the design and preparation of working drawings of mechanical systems, monitoring consultant and contractor performance, and cost control of assigned projects. Assistance in the preparation of specifications for mechanical equipment, construction, maintenance materials, preparing bid documents and complex cost estimates and securing permits. The person in this position must possess the ability to make difficult mathematical computations and designing moderately difficult mechanical engineering systems; supervise moderately difficult engineering projects in the field and ensure adherence to plans and specifications; make complete field surveys and obtain sufficient data for use in drafting plans and specifications for desired improvement; and assist in important research or investigational work of a technical nature. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

The BPU offers a competitive benefit package.

The position of 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.