Entry Level Plant Engineer Jobs
New grad plant engineer jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on project experience can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like SUNY Upstate Medical University, New York State Office of Mental Health, and O-I hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the O&M Manager, this individual will be responsible for performing intermediate to complex level engineering activities, project development, job planning as assigned, manage all NERC related programs and be responsible for various reporting to support the business
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance in the operation of plant activities to ensure compliance with all appropriate local, state and federal environmental control regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Act and other applicable laws and regulations
- Conduct results oriented engineering, including but not limited to: conducting performance tests, analyzing operating data, and developing operational plans and equipment recommendations to optimize performance and profitability.
- Support the Plant Safety Process by developing, maintaining and enforcing safe working conditions.
- Oversee facilities Management of Change Program
- Manage sites NERC programs
- Manage sites Engineering programs: High Energy Piping, Transformers, HRSG, Generators, Turbines.
- Recommend and direct improvements to equipment design and maintenance procedures
- Develop, maintain and improve maintenance procedures and instructions for generating and other equipment to assure safe, efficient and reliable operation
- Perform Power Plant Operations and Maintenance calculations and practices.
- Provide equipment performance data to management in support of predictive maintenance program.
- Assist Plant staff as needed with training and training development
- Participate in the development of plant O&M and capital forecast, and tracking and controlling expenditures to meet approved budgets
- Ensures optimized material, parts, and equipment inventories to maintain facility in a cost-effective manner
- Other duties as deemed necessary by Plant Management
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering disciplines from an accredited university is preferred or associate degree with 10 years of power plant experience. Technical field Engineering experience with an applicable power industry vendor will be considered; GE Vernova, PSM, Siemens, etc.
- Analytical skills to evaluate technical processes based on process data, and the ability to develop solutions to problems, along with a strong background in project management and execution including planning and scheduling.
- Interpersonal, communications, and leadership skills to coordinate and accomplish objectives through other involved company personnel, work team members, technicians, supervisory personnel and contractors.
- Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint); Experience with OSIsoft (PI), AutoCAD, Ovation, MKvie controls is preferred.
- Commitment to safety and a willingness to communicate on unsafe acts and conditions when discovered.
- Understand the care and attention required for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
- Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, ascending, and descending fixed ladders, portable ladders, steps, etc.
- Position will require, at times, over-time scheduled and call out.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the O&M Manager, this individual will be responsible for performing intermediate to complex level engineering activities, project development, job planning as assigned, manage all NERC related programs and be responsible for various reporting to support the business
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical guidance in the operation of plant activities to ensure compliance with all appropriate local, state and federal environmental control regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Act and other applicable laws and regulations
- Conduct results oriented engineering, including but not limited to: conducting performance tests, analyzing operating data, and developing operational plans and equipment recommendations to optimize performance and profitability.
- Support the Plant Safety Process by developing, maintaining and enforcing safe working conditions.
- Oversee facilities Management of Change Program
- Manage sites NERC programs
- Manage sites Engineering programs: High Energy Piping, Transformers, HRSG, Generators, Turbines.
- Recommend and direct improvements to equipment design and maintenance procedures
- Develop, maintain and improve maintenance procedures and instructions for generating and other equipment to assure safe, efficient and reliable operation
- Perform Power Plant Operations and Maintenance calculations and practices.
- Provide equipment performance data to management in support of predictive maintenance program.
- Assist Plant staff as needed with training and training development
- Participate in the development of plant O&M and capital forecast, and tracking and controlling expenditures to meet approved budgets
- Ensures optimized material, parts, and equipment inventories to maintain facility in a cost-effective manner
- Other duties as deemed necessary by Plant Management
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering disciplines from an accredited university is preferred or associate degree with 10 years of power plant experience. Technical field Engineering experience with an applicable power industry vendor will be considered; GE Vernova, PSM, Siemens, etc.
- Analytical skills to evaluate technical processes based on process data, and the ability to develop solutions to problems, along with a strong background in project management and execution including planning and scheduling.
- Interpersonal, communications, and leadership skills to coordinate and accomplish objectives through other involved company personnel, work team members, technicians, supervisory personnel and contractors.
- Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint); Experience with OSIsoft (PI), AutoCAD, Ovation, MKvie controls is preferred.
- Commitment to safety and a willingness to communicate on unsafe acts and conditions when discovered.
- Understand the care and attention required for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
- Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, ascending, and descending fixed ladders, portable ladders, steps, etc.
- Position will require, at times, over-time scheduled and call out.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
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Entry Level Plant Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level plant engineer job?
Focus on internships, co-op programs, or hands-on coursework in manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, or process improvement. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand plant operations fundamentals, can read technical drawings, and have exposure to safety protocols. A capstone project or lab experience that demonstrates problem-solving on the plant floor gives entry level applicants a real edge over candidates with only classroom credentials.
Which companies hire entry level plant engineers?
Companies hiring entry level plant engineers right now include SUNY Upstate Medical University, New York State Office of Mental Health, and O-I, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of manufacturers, industrial processors, and facilities operators that run structured onboarding programs and are actively building junior engineering pipelines.
Are there remote entry level plant engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of plant operations. About 0% of entry level plant engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering design support, documentation, or engineering coordination functions rather than direct floor responsibilities.
Are these new grad plant engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior plant engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward that requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of professional work history. Searching for junior or new grad roles alongside entry level will surface the broadest range of openings at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level plant engineers?
Entry Level plant engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous production environments that depend on a steady pipeline of junior engineers to support maintenance, process optimization, and equipment reliability across active facilities.