Mid Level Power Plant Engineer Jobs

Mid level power plant engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own plant systems end to end, make engineering calls with limited oversight, and mentor junior staff on equipment and compliance. Roles are predominantly on-site given the operational environment, concentrated in Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, with employers like GE Vernova, Gotion, and Tulane University hiring at this level now.

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Top stateIllinois
Top employerGE Vernova
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type100% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Power Plant Technician III
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Power Plant Technician III
Tulane University
Covington, Louisiana
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Power Plant Engineer
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Power Plant Engineer
GE Vernova
Vancouver, Washington
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$79k - $131k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Power Plant Process Engineer II 4P/753
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Power Plant Process Engineer II 4P/753
4P Consulting Inc.
Billingsley, Alabama
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Power Plant Maintenance Technician
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Power Plant Maintenance Technician
Backbone Hosting Solutions (Usa) Inc.
Kennerdell, Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
On-Site
High School

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Power Plant Investment Director/Manager
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Power Plant Investment Director/Manager
Gotion Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mid Level Power Plant Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

GE Vernova1 open role
Gotion1 open role
Tulane University1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Science & Research

Mid Level Power Plant Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level power plant engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the engineering work, diagnosed complex equipment failures, or coordinated outages with minimal supervision. Emphasize system-specific expertise, any relevant professional engineer licensure progress, and familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks. Employers at this level want engineers who can run a scope independently, so lead your resume and cover letter with concrete examples of that.

Which companies hire mid level power plant engineers?

Companies hiring mid level power plant engineers right now include GE Vernova, Gotion, and Tulane University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes primarily from utilities, independent power producers, and engineering services firms that need engineers capable of managing plant systems and supporting major maintenance or capital projects without heavy oversight.

Are there remote mid level power plant engineer jobs?

Yes, though with an important qualifier: power plant engineering is inherently tied to physical equipment and operational sites. About 0% of mid level power plant engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to be in design, project management, or technical consulting rather than operations. Field and plant-based roles remain on-site by necessity.

How do I move up to a mid level power plant engineer role?

The move from entry level to mid level in power plant engineering comes from accumulating real system ownership over time. That means going beyond observation to leading turbine inspections, managing maintenance scopes, troubleshooting equipment under real operating pressure, and demonstrating that your judgment holds up without a senior engineer in the room. Building depth in a specific technology, whether combined cycle, coal, hydro, or renewables, accelerates that progression alongside measurable contributions to plant reliability or efficiency.

Which industries hire the most mid level power plant engineers?

Mid Level power plant engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they operate large generation assets requiring engineers with the depth to manage complex systems, support capital projects, and maintain compliance with NERC, FERC, and environmental regulations on an ongoing basis.