Plant Engineer

Invenergy

Actively hiring
Nelson Energy Center, USA Posted 14 days ago $82,000–$134,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Plant Engineer role at Nelson Energy Center in Rock Falls, Illinois is part of the management team responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this senior-level position focuses on technical support, performance evaluation, and maintenance recommendations for Invenergy’s thermal gas-fired power plants. Key responsibilities include managing all plant permits, interacting with regulators, conducting engineering analysis to enhance efficiency and safety, administering compliance programs, and providing technical guidance to staff and contractors. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably in electrical, mechanical, controls, or environmental fields, with extensive experience in power plant operations and maintenance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DCS systems, and strong communication skills are essential for this role, which operates within the context of a 600 MW combined cycle facility using GE’s 7FA gas turbine platform.

Skills

ASME ANSI DCS Microsoft Office Suite 7FA LTSA Power Plant Operations Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Combustion Turbine Control System Logic

What you'll do

  • Own all plant permits, manage sampling requirements, and report to regulators.
  • Resolve permit issues through interaction with local, state, and federal regulators.
  • Develop recommendations for improving plant efficiency, reliability, safety, and cost performance.
  • Administer HRSG/Steam Piping code repair program and natural gas pipeline compliance.
  • Monitor plant performance, initiate corrective actions, and compile performance testing results.
  • Provide technical support to contractors and station staff during operations and outages.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, controls, or environmental preferred)
  • Five years of experience in power plant operations and maintenance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with 7FA combined cycle and combustion turbine systems
  • Ability to administer HRSG/Steam Piping code repair program
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Market check

Salary context

This $82,000–$134,000 range sits above 12% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$115,000–$192,955

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$124,937–$186,787

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Invenergy

Invenergy is a leading independent power generation and storage company developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects including wind, solar, natural gas, and energy storage facilities. Industry: Renewable Energy

Invenergy currently has 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $85,000–$119,000 across 10 roles with salary data.

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