Engineer Project Manager - Alaska Center for Energy and Power
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Job Number:529051
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Classification:Research Professional 3
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Grade:Grade 80
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Work type:Hybrid, On Campus, Staff Full-time
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Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks
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School/Business unit:UAF AK Center for Energy & Power
Location:Fairbanks
Categories: Engineering/Computer Science
Position Summary:
Answer the call to join the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC) to support our mission to provide practical and innovative solutions for hydrokinetic power generation in Alaska!
Answer the call to join the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC) to support our mission to provide practical and innovative solutions for hydrokinetic power generation in Alaska!
As a PMEC Engineer you will support research, development, and demonstration projects in both engineering and project management activities.
The PMEC hydrokinetic research team is part of the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, which fosters innovative solutions to Alaska's energy challenges and is a gateway for energy-related activity at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
To thrive in this role, you will need advanced mechanical engineering analytical and design skills. Experience in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, is preferred. To continue to grow in this role, you will need strong attention to detail and the ability to track and compile project technical deliverables. In this position, you will work and collaborate with engineers, researchers, and technicians to develop new hydrokinetic energy solutions and demonstrate them for Alaska applications. You will also be expected to lead colleagues in your area of expertise.
This position is expected to travel to remote areas of Alaska 3 to 4 times a year.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check and MVR check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, members from marginalized communities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and two years of research experience at the postgraduate level in a science or energy field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Position Details:
This position is located on the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.
Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis after the application deadline of September 4th, 2024, until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with your application.
Applicants with a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent responsible design experience will be considered.
ACEP uses E-Verify as part of its hiring process. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check and MVR check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cassandra Ellis, ACEP HR Coordinator, at caellis5@alaska.edu.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
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UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
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