Description
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Support
- Provide advanced engineering support for plant operations and maintenance, focusing on mechanical, and/or structural/civil aspects and systems.
- Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned plant systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers and technical staff.
Project Management & Budgeting
- Lead planning, design, and execution of complex capital and maintenance projects from concept through closeout.
- Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules, ensuring alignment with plant and divisional goals.
- Administer engineering contracts, review technical deliverables, and oversee contractor performance.
- Provide engineering input to the Long Range Financial Plan (LRFP) and annual budgeting process.
Operational Optimization & Reliability
- Monitor equipment condition, performance, and reliability to identify trends and develop corrective actions.
- Support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of major equipment failures or operational issues.
Compliance, Safety, and Standards
- Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards, including ASME Section I, B31.1, ASCE codes, OSHA, and AECI safety policies.
- Promote and model safe work practices throughout all engineering and plant activities.
- Maintain awareness of technological advancements, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, environmental, procurement, and other plant departments to address engineering and reliability challenges.
- Communicate technical and project information effectively to management and other stakeholders.
- Represent the engineering function in plant meetings and cross-departmental initiatives.
As a valued member of our team, Associated expects all employees to model behavior expectations and contribute to a positive work environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (or equivalent technical degree with relevant experience).
- Minimum six (6) years of professional engineering experience in power generation or heavy industrial settings.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design, plant systems, and project management principles.
- Familiarity with ASME, ASCE, and OSHA standards relevant to plant operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools; strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to recognize and address emerging plant issues through proactive engineering analysis and data-driven problem-solving.
Contact
Associated Electric Cooperative
Missouri United States
www.aeci.org/
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22 Apr, 2026
