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

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 performs system planning and circuit analysis of distribution circuits 69kv and below and develops remediation plans as needed; performs project engineering and project management duties in order to complete plans, designs, cost estimates, and construction of electric facilities with emphasis on safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects related to new business, reliability, government highway or local road projects, system growth, and essential maintenance for the electric grid.

• Provide engineering assistance and technical support to field engineering representatives and other Region personnel. Perform power quality/trouble shooting analysis for customers' facilities.

• Meet with residential and commercial customers, architects, contractors, and other appropriate contacts to determine actions needed to fulfill customers' requests. Provide customers with information regarding rates, lighting, wiring, NEC, and NESC code interpretations, and other service requirements and needs. 

• Perform engineering and design of electric extensions or modifications in response to customer service requests, including: determining the impact of additional loads on the existing electric distribution system; securing of permits and rights-of-way; and performing post-construction follow-up.

• Prepare load analysis for electric distribution substations and feeders and develop remediation plans for facilities that warrant corrective action.

• Perform work within various company computer systems, such as DOJM, MV90, EADMS, CSS, Synergy, Load Analysis, OAS and Byers.

• Work with Region team members to enhance safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's and Region's goals. Identify and implement improvements in processes and operations to control costs and improve productivity.

• Emergency call-out for storm restoration.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred, other engineering disciplines acceptable depending upon qualifications) from an accredited college or university required. Completion of power-related courses in college is preferred. E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred. Electrical engineering and project management experience preferred, but will consider recent graduates.

Location depends on the successful candidate. Belleville or East St. Louis preferred.

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

Must be self-starter with attention to detail and possess problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and human relation skills. Must have good analytical skills, and advanced computer skills. Must be adaptable and flexible, ability to work effectively as part of a team and also independently.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. *Technical career path level depends upon applicant's credentials Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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

Thursday November 21, 2024

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.