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Apply today!\nAbout the role\nReporting to the Area 1 Regional Engineering Manager, the Plant Engineer plays a critical role in supporting power generation operations, process engineering, plant performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives at a state-of-the-art waste-to-energy facility. This position monitors plant performance metrics, supports combustion and process control systems, leads engineering projects, and ensures reliable operation of complex industrial equipment. The ideal candidate brings an interest in power plant engineering, utility operations, industrial manufacturing, process optimization, and environmental compliance.\nAt Reworld, engineers can apply their technical expertise in an essential industry that converts waste into renewable energy while helping create more sustainable communities. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Regional Engineering, and Corporate Process Engineering teams, the Plant Engineer will contribute to operational excellence, equipment reliability, emissions performance, capital projects, and long-term facility improvements. This role offers hands-on exposure to power generation, combustion systems, boilers, process controls, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and industrial project management while providing a strong foundation for career growth within a nationally recognized environmental services organization.\nThe Plant Engineer evaluates plant performance data, identifies opportunities for process improvement, supports environmental compliance initiatives, manages engineering modifications, and executes capital and operational improvement projects from concept through implementation. Candidates with backgrounds or interests in mechanical engineering, process engineering, reliability engineering, project engineering, energy production, utility operations, industrial facilities, thermal power generation, environmental engineering, or continuous improvement are encouraged to apply. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.\nKey Responsibilities\nAudit daily plant performance metrics and identify deviations from established operating parameters.\nPrepare performance reports and lead weekly production meetings focused on operational improvement and performance optimization.\nDevelop and manage the facility's Production Action Items list.\nCollaborate with Regional Engineering, Regional Operations, and Corporate Process Engineering teams.\nOptimize combustion processes and control systems to improve plant efficiency and maintain environmental compliance.\nReview and obtain approval for operational and process changes prior to implementation.\nPartner with Regional and Productivity teams to align plant operations with established performance objectives.\nInterpret Boiler Condition Assessment Reports and implement engineering recommendations.\nInvestigate plant issues related to combustion performance, process inefficiencies, and operational reliability.\nDrive facility performance improvements using engineering analysis, historical data, and industry best practices.\nPresent technical findings, challenges, and improvement opportunities to facility leadership.\nCoordinate and prioritize internal and third-party engineering resources.\nManage and approve facility modifications and engineering improvements.\nOversee the full lifecycle of engineering projects, including design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, and implementation.\nSupport the deployment of successful engineering initiatives across multiple regional facilities.\nQualifications\nBachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.\n0-3 years of experience in power plant operations and maintenance; relevant internship experience will be considered.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience in process engineering and technical problem-solving.\nStrong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.\nExperience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and/or SolidWorks is preferred.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong organizational and time management abilities.\nProven analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to effectively communicate and present to individuals and larger groups.\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.\nRegular on-site presence is required.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to work in an industrial plant environment.\nAbility to climb ladders, navigate elevated walkways and grating, and access confined or restricted spaces as necessary.\nAbility to stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift materials or equipment.\nSchedule\nFull-time, on-site position with standard weekday business hours.\nOccasional off-hours, weekend, or emergency support may be required to support plant operations, outages, troubleshooting, and project activities.\nAll Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.\nPlease note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.\nPay Transparency\nReworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.\nThe pay range for the primary location of this position is: $108,900.00 - $155,600.00 USD per annumReworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.\nOur DEI Commitment\nReworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nKnow Your Rights (Click to view poster)\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.\nAttention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms\nReworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. 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