Mechanical Engineer - Generation Development & Construction

Position Overview

Evergy is committed to leading the Responsible Portfolio Transition with its 2024 Triennial Integrated Resource Plan calling for significant new wind, solar, and conventional generation assets. As a Mechanical Engineer – Generation Development & Construction, you will support the development, construction, and commissioning of conventional generation projects. Reporting to the Manager – Conventional Generation Engineering, you will partner closely with Project Managers, Owner’s Engineer, EPC Contractors, Major Equipment Suppliers, and internal teams to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery. This role, located in Topeka, KS / Kansas City, MO / Wichita, KS, involves work on multi-million-dollar, multi-year capital projects including simple and combined cycle combustion turbine systems. Please note the Compensation ranges: Engineer II - $66,300 - $82,900; Staff Engineer - $90,500 – $113,100; Sr Engineer - $91,600 - $122,100; Lead Engineer - $107,900 - $143,800; Principal Engineer - $112,500 - $150,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to enforce contract requirements on EPC Contractors and Major Equipment Suppliers.
• Coordinate with OE, EPC, Power Island Suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Promote safety and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Support multi-disciplinary, multi-year capital projects with high complexity and value.
• Evaluate mechanical system designs including piping layouts, rotating equipment, heat exchangers, and auxiliary systems.
• Review and develop specifications for major mechanical equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, pumps, and cooling systems.
• Ensure proper integration of gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery systems, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Advise on equipment layout and reliability improvements.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and ensure technical compliance.
• Witness FATs for critical mechanical components.
• Monitor delivery schedules and inspect mechanical installations including piping, valves, and rotating equipment alignment.
• Serve as the onsite lead for all mechanical engineering RFIs and oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical design, construction, or commissioning for power generation or industrial projects.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer with familiarity to ASME codes and mechanical standards.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, piping layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Hands-on experience with gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and balance-of-plant systems in combined or simple cycle applications.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory work record with good attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or PE certification is preferred.