Power Plant Engineer Job In Ames

The City of Ames has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Power Plant Engineer to perform engineering services relating to inspection, improvement, and efficient operation, maintenance, environmental compliance, and management of the power generation facilities of the municipal electric utility. 

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community of nearly 60,000 providing residents an excellent quality of life.  Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district. (Ames High School typically produces the greatest number of National Merit Scholars in the state.)

Employees with the City of Ames enjoy a stimulating work environment that offers room to grow and develop professionally including a training curriculum of professional development courses throughout the year.  We believe in upward mobility for our employees and the diversity and size of our organization provides real opportunity for advancement - even in times of economic uncertainty.  

The City of Ames has won numerous awards for being a progressive, innovative, and exciting community.  We have been recognized locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally for our schools, creativity, amenities, commitment to the environment, and quality of life.  Awards include "Top 10: 2010 MSN Real Estate Most Livable Bargain Markets" (2010), CNNMoney.com’s “Ninth Best Place to Live" (2010),  AARP’s “Fifth Best Place to Live the Simple Life" (2009), and Forbes Magazine’s “6th Smartest City in America" (2008).

As a member of the City staff, you will receive a generous benefits package that includes: low cost health, dental, vision and prescription coverage, flexible benefits plan, 10 paid holidays, retirement package, a deferred compensation option, and tuition reimbursement.  In addition, the City offers a comprehensive wellness program including:  free biennial health screenings, free annual flu shots, reduced rates on fitness classes and gym membership, and an opportunity for health insurance premium discounts through a health incentive program.
Merit-based salary range: $61,479-$86,784 plus comprehensive benefits package.  Application deadline: November 11, 2011.  EOE/AA