DER Integration Engineer

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• 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 and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. 

About The Position

The Engineer is primarily responsible for designing and estimating distribution work, as well as providing expertise in processing Distributed Energy Resource applications and installations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review/Complete designs and estimates for sub-transmission, distribution, and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) systems with emphasis on adherence to company standards, procedures, and policies, including designs for new business, replacements, maintenance, regulator stations, and metering installations. Provide technical assistance and direction to other personnel completing designs and estimates of distribution projects. Update and maintain documentation of completed field work.
• Review construction plans from outside sources for potential conflicts and recommend actions to prevent or remove conflicts.
• Provide support/input to ensure distribution planning studies are completed timely on DER projects.
• Provide training/assistance to division engineers on DER projects.
• Assist customers in the DER application process, as needed.
• Provide technical expertise to customers on Ameren Illinois standards application for DER projects.
• Provide technical expertise to designers.
• Review the physical condition of sub- transmission and distribution systems and make engineering recommendations for the replacement of obsolete or inadequate facilities.
• Work collaboratively with operations supervision and other Company departments to ensure safe and reliable delivery to meet customer expectations and commitments. Effectively utilize and provide technical support relating to the use of the energy delivery business systems.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Division and function goals. Identify and implement improvements in Division operations designed to control costs and improve productivity. Participate in special projects or task teams as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one in Illinois preferred. Engineering experience preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Good analytical, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills and ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders to reach consensus.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$69,300.00 - $168,000.00

* 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.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Tuesday May 06, 2025

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.