Mechanical Engineer

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, with electric rates among the lowest in the nation. Our mission is to power the quality of life for 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri, covering 64 counties and over 500 communities, including the greater St. Louis area.

About the Role

The Engineer provides engineering support in all phases of maintenance, operations, design, and modifications for Ameren Energy Centers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies to improve Energy Center reliability, performance, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform field inspections, monitor operation, provide preventive maintenance recommendations, and optimize maintenance activities on assigned equipment.
• Implement various codes and standards to ensure Energy Center compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations.
• Utilize Energy Center and outside resources as the System Owner for assigned equipment to drive continuous improvement.
• Optimize reliability and cost through predictive technologies, PI system (Plant Information Monitoring and Data Storage System), industry associations, and Energy Center personnel.
• Actively support programs such as Plant Reliability Optimization (PRO) and the Corrective Action Program (CAP).
• Follow and support Design Control and other Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Develop engineering solutions, cost and schedule estimates, maintenance and repair specifications in coordination with operating and maintenance groups.
• Prepare required reports, job requisitions, work orders, and other documents; maintain records and revise drawings.
• Implement computer technologies to use Energy Center facilities in the most cost-effective manner.
• Interact with assigned system-related vendors and other groups within Ameren Company.
• Subject to call-outs, nights, weekends, and/or holiday work to support power plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Energy Center experience preferred; boiler experience is a plus.
• Preferably more than 5 years of experience.
• Good analytical, human relations, written, and oral communication skills.
• Computer experience required.
• Ability to work overtime and take off-hour call-outs as necessary to support Energy Center operations.
• Travel between energy centers across Missouri and the Power Operations Services office in the St. Louis area required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting on date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire.
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Pay

Compensation range: $88,500.00 – $172,200.00. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role, with career level and compensation dependent on applicant’s credentials. Base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package, which may also include annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.