Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Ameren•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Project Engineer performs engineering studies, design, and project management activities for the maintenance and/or modification of existing or construction of new power generation plants and other facilities. The position has primary responsibility for supporting Missouri Regulated Generation Non-Nuclear plants with some overnight and day travel required. The position will include project support duties that may require long and/or non-standard work hours.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university required.
One or more years of relevant experience preferred , particularly in power plant system project engineering for hydro, fossil and/or natural gas energy centers.
Proficiency in budgeting and scheduling
Detail orientation
Good analytical, communication, and human relations skills
Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Responsible for development of engineering solutions, cost, and schedule estimates, and preliminary designs associated with initial development and budgeting of projects.
Upon project authorization, perform detailed design and work with Drafting to complete drawings, prepare requisitions and specifications for equipment and construction contracts, analyze proposals, finalize cost and schedule estimates, and assist or lead in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects including start-up of new equipment.
Interact with other Power Operations groups, vendors, contractors, architect/engineering firms, and internal customers.
Oversee and direct outside consultants, engineers, and manufacturers as necessary.
Utilize lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches to continually improve work processes.