Mechanical Engineer

Ameren Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 71,100 - 172,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage 100% employer paid

Cash balance pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Corporation is seeking an Engineer to join the Callaway Energy Center, focusing on maintaining safe and reliable nuclear operations. The position entails managing technical programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing engineering support during operational events.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role involves complex technical responsibilities, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• EIT or PE Registration preferred.
• Previous Nuclear Utility experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned technical Programs and Systems.
• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and industry standards.
• Evaluate equipment and system conditions for corrective actions.
• Provide engineering support during outages and operational events.

Skills

Leadership and decision-making

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Callaway Energy Center

The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid-Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors working at the facility, and it has established a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30-year operating history. The Energy Center is a highly efficient, low-cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri’s 1.2 million customers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage 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.

Position Overview

The Engineer provides technical conscience and expertise, equipment ownership, and directly facilitates the safe, reliable, efficient operation of the nuclear power plant. This role supports regulatory compliance, optimization and reliability of equipment, plant changes and modifications, system and equipment performance monitoring, cause analysis and troubleshooting, long‑term asset management, and technical assistance to other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and ownership of assigned technical Programs, Systems, Components, and Design.
• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, industry codes/standards, and plant procedures.
• Perform evaluation and causal analysis of equipment and system conditions, deficiencies and failures and determine corrective actions for resolution.
• Trend and monitor system and equipment health and performance through operational data, visual inspections, and physical plant walkdowns.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Work Management, and regulatory agencies as needed for planning and execution of cost‑effective maintenance of assigned Systems or Programs.
• Provide engineering support during outages, emergent issues, and operational events.
• Support Maintenance and Operations in equipment troubleshooting and provide technical expertise for troubleshooting significant events or complex plant problems.
• Review technical specifications and instruction manuals to determine testing and maintenance requirements of safety related equipment.
• Develop and revise engineering documents, design changes, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Perform engineering evaluations and reviews of applicable NRC and INPO documents and review, use, and share Operating Experience.
• Perform calculations, technical analyses, and disposition of Requests for Resolution (RFRs) to include Engineering Evaluations, Material Equivalencies, or Modifications.
• Prepare or review procedures covering the operation, testing, and maintenance of equipment, and provide technical support in the preparation of procedure revisions or temporary changes to procedures.
• Support changes in configuration, design and design basis.
• Perform or participate in technical design reviews, hazard analyses, and maintenance planning.
• Act as Responsible Engineer or Project Manager of projects or modifications, providing oversight of any outside architect or engineering and service organizations that may be used.
• Assume Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in accordance with Callaway Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) including timely response to assigned ERO facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Registration preferred.
• Previous Nuclear Utility experience preferred.
• Good leadership and decision‑making, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment and follow strict procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and human relations skills.
• Ability to meet plant access, security screening, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements.

Working Conditions

The Engineer typically works a standard day shift in an office and plant environment. Additional hours and/or rotating shifts may be required during refueling outages and emergent plant activities as the needs arise. The Engineer must have the ability to work safely in industrial environments; radiation areas, heights, confined spaces, and be committed to industrial safety, nuclear safety culture and use of human performance tools.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $71,100.00 - $172,200.00. This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.