Mechanical Engineer III

Job Overview

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

The Engineer 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. The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy, solving complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision.

• 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 decisions 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
• Facilitates MER Meetings to review risk items and develop scope and budget recommendations for future inspections
• Collaborates with COSO and Station/Plant Engineers to initiate project requests in Power Plan long‑range planning
• Supports Risk Grid items with Station/Plant Engineer and Technical Manager for entry to the Station Risk Grid
• Provides technical oversight and support station operations, maintenance, and implementation managers for emergent technical requests, outages, and projects
• Documents inspection findings and provides Station/Plant Engineer and/or COSO prioritized repair recommendations

• Must have obtained a 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

• Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
• Experience with power plant or industrial mechanical equipment
• Experience with steam generators, coal/natural gas/fuel oil boilers and combustion equipment
• Knowledge and experience with mechanical systems and equipment – pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, valves
• Mechanical piping and systems (BPVC, ASME Section I, Section VIII, B31.1 Power Piping) – design, operations, and maintenance
• Safety/relief valve maintenance and compliance requirements
• Metallurgical and welding knowledge including testing, NDE, and QA/QC
• CBM knowledge – flow testing, tribology, vibration analysis
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Previous work experience providing engineering services for the utility industry
• Previous work experience at a power generation facility
• Proficient in principles of project management
• Capable of learning quickly, working independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to constant changing work needs and priorities
• Demonstrated experience showing familiarity and knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle…