Plant Systems Engineer: Mechanical & Projects Lead

Evergy; Weston (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy’s Iatan Lake Road Generating Station team is seeking a Plant Engineer to oversee mechanical systems including rotating equipment, piping, and boilers across Weston and St. Joseph, MO.

The role entails inspections, improvements, project management, and development of repair plans to maintain reliable plant performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to implement system upgrades, manage budgets, and lead capital initiatives while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related ABET accredited program.
• Experience level: all levels considered.
• Knowledge of regulations, codes, standards and advanced engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Plant Operations and Maintenance on system improvements, troubleshooting, repair plans, process optimization and project implementation.
• Perform project engineering duties to overhaul and replace equipment including budget, schedules, specifications, and documents.
• Identify and initiate capital projects with 1–2 year implementation timelines.
• Support facility safety initiatives when designing work processes to prevent injuries.
• Lead large capital projects and engineering studies compliant with Evergy standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Evergy’s Iatan Lake Road Generating Station team is seeking a Plant Engineer to oversee mechanical systems including rotating equipment, piping, and boilers across Weston and St. Joseph, MO.

The role entails inspections, improvements, project management, and development of repair plans to maintain reliable plant performance. The successful candidate will collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to implement system upgrades, manage budgets, and lead capital initiatives while adhering to safety