Entry Level Petroleum Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Starting Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $114,700.00
Position Summary:
Responsible for engineering activities related to the planning, designing, constructing, operating, or maintaining a broad spectrum of utility and non-utility engineering work in all 6 major areas of Electric Generating Stations, Drinking Water Conditioning Plants, Steam Heating Plants, Chilled Water Production Plants, 138kV to 13.2kV Electric Substations Facilities, and general commercial facilities. Most projects involve working in a multi-disciplined engineering environment with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, or other engineering disciplines working together as needed to complete projects of varied sizes. Typical projects involve some or all of the following activities: investigations, studies, estimating, economic evaluations, budgeting, scheduling, designing, drawing development and review, construction and commissioning support, training, and project management.
Essential Functions:

• Mastery of all principle duties and responsibilities for Level 1-2 Engineer
• Develop broad knowledge and skills in specific practice areas.
• Works on small projects/tasks or portions of larger projects/tasks.
• Performs moderate design/planning/analysis tasks.
• Evaluates, selects, applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional design/planning/analysis projects with few complex features.
• Collaboratively uses judgement to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
• Prepares portions of, or entire, technical documents.
• Edits technical documents such as plans, applications, reports, specifications, etc.
• Perform research and investigation.
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Those who have a PE license seals documents of their designs for permits, plans, etc., that meet the requirements of their license.
• Is self-aware of own emotions and socially aware of others' feelings and emotions and their impact on performance. Displays self-control and adaptability when working with others to achieve results.
• Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Enjoys positions of responsibility and authority. Desires and chooses to be in a leadership position.
• Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typical Degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
• Non-Typical Degrees accepted along with experience may qualify as an equal: Engineering Physics, Engineering Thermal Energy Systems, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mining and Geological Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Engineering and Technology Management, Metallurgical & Material Engineering, Mining and Mineral Processing, Nuclear Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and General Engineering. Because universities have different names for the same curriculums, any non-typical curriculum or any curriculum not listed above should be evaluated based on the content of the individual curriculum to ensure compatibility.
• Typically has a minimum of five to eight years of engineering experience. Will consider depth and breadth of experience
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
• Predictable and reliable work schedule
• Comply with all BWL policies and work rules
• Ability to respond to emergent or unexpected events within the BWL service territory
• Ability to effectively work in remote and open-office environments
• Michigan driver's license with an acceptable record
• Shall be familiar with and capable of properly applying national, state, and local codes, including but not limited to American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

Preferred:

• Fundamentals of Engineer (FE).
• Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan (PE).
• Advanced degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of Office 365 applications
• Applicable utility experience or other relevant project experience
• Familiar with and capable of properly applying reference tools such as RUS Design Guide for Rural Substations.
• Experience in four or more of the following areas: Electric Transmission and Distribution systems, Electric Substations, Electric Generating Stations, Drinking Water Conditioning Plants, Steam Heating Plants, Chilled Water Production Plants, or general commercial facilities.

Additional Requirements for Level IV

• A minimum of seven years of engineering experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment, including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must frequently communicate with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain occasionally. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, color on prints, and operate field instruments/equipment.
Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan - Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation's premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER