At NV Energy, we help sustain one of the greatest engineering achievements of all time—the modern electrical grid. Our teams keep Nevada’s power plants running safely, reliably, and efficiently so millions of customers can count on the energy they need every day.

We’re looking for a mechanical engineer with experience in rotating equipment to support the long‑term reliability of our thermal generating fleet. In this role, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert for turbomachinery and critical rotating assets including gas turbines, steam turbines, boiler feed pumps, and auxiliary systems. You’ll lead or support complex troubleshooting efforts, perform root cause analyses of equipment failures, and provide technical guidance during outages, startups, and abnormal operating events. This role is well‑suited for a mid- to senior‑career engineer who thrives on hands‑on problem solving, enjoys coaching others through sound engineering judgment, and seeks to play a key role in improving equipment reliability, availability, and safe operation across the fleet.

Join a company that invests in innovation, values engineering excellence, and makes a direct impact on the communities we serve.

Be part of the team that keeps Nevada’s lights on—and helps shape the future of energy.

Basic Purpose
Provides routine technical support to the power generation stations. Improves industrial equipment and system operating reliability, flexibility, and efficiency through the maintenance and improvement of critical mechanical equipment. Provides guidance on project cost estimates and economic analysis for the benefit of planning and budgeting departments. Provides mentorship to less experienced team members.

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NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

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NV Energy 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.

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NV Energy has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

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Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering and 8 years related experience with a PE license. If no PE license, then 10 years industry experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Major power plant components, controls, and protection systems.
• Root cause and risk analysis.

Demonstrated skills such as:
• Analytical
• Process thinking
• Systems thinking
• Self-starting
• Interpersonal communication
• Time management
• Organizational

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. May require work near moving parts, in outdoor weather conditions, and near extreme heat. Some exposure to loud noises required. Some overnight travel required. Travel and work in Northern and Southern Nevada powerplants required (Ft. Churchill, Valmy, Tracy, Harry Allen, Silverhawk, Chuck Lenzie, Walter Higgins, Clark, Las Vegas Gen stations, etc.)

NOTE:
Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level such as Sr. Engineer, Engineer II or I.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates, implements, and oversees inspection, maintenance, and testing tasks to properly maintain and protect critical power plant mechanical equipment, such as:
- Rotating Equipment: Gas Turbines and Steam Turbines
- Pressure Equipment: Boilers, Power Piping, Pressure Vessels, and Safety Devices
- Condensers
- Pumps

Guides the development of operating and maintenance standards to improve operating reliability, flexibility, and efficiency of generating facilities.

Drives objectives and goals within the fleet.

Responds to equipment failures to understand the problem, determine the best solution, and implement the fix. Provides engineering recommendations to improve the flexibility and resiliency of power plant components and systems.

Inspects and evaluates generating equipment and process conditions and prepares forward projections of operating and maintenance requirements to optimize production.

Provides training of operating, maintenance, and engineering staff as needed for power generation fleet.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.