Midwest Regional Services - Mechanical Engineer II or Engineer III

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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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this position may be filled as an Engineer II or one level higher as an Engineer III dependent upon the selected candidate’s experience. The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer II position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence.

An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.

This position is for the role of Mechanical Engineer on the Midwest Regulated & Renewable Energy (RRE) – Engineering Team in the Midwest. This role will support resolution of technical issues and perform engineering design for a diverse mix of generation including coal, natural gas, hydro, and solar facilities. This role will provide engineering support, focusing on power plant systems and equipment at the generating stations within the region.

The Engineer II/III provides consultation, technical support, inspections, testing and training to maintain or improve the technical integrity and safety of the equipment related to their area of expertise.

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures, proficient in technical and analytical competencies.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

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