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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.
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.
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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