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 Gas Compliance Engineer is responsible for supporting compliance related activities to ensure that Ameren Illinois is compliant with the Operating and Maintenance Plan and State and Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor critical compliance data in Maximo and ClickSoftware to ensure data quality and integrity. Work with Gas Operations & Tech Services to correct erroneous information. Develop and deliver training, process, and/or system improvements to prevent reoccurrence of deficiencies.
• Analyze current and historical compliance data in Maximo to identify potential risks and opportunities for operational improvement. Work with Quality Assurance and Gas Operations & Tech Services to assess related operational activities and develop action risk mitigation and/or operational improvement plans.
• Provide engineering support for gas compliance activities in Maximo and ClickSoftware which will include user support, system queries, data requests and development of enhancements.
• Develop a full understanding of Operating and Maintenance procedures/standard designs and the associated pipeline safety regulation to be recognized as a subject matter expert in support of gas operations.
• Support the Illinois Commerce Commission in the performance of record and field audits which will include scheduling/coordinating audits, scheduling/coordinating pre-audit activities, on-site audit support, tracking and follow-up on deficiencies identified and responding to audit summaries.
• Provide engineering support in the collection of data and compilation of federal and state mandated pipeline safety annual reports and monthly compliance reports.
• Identify and implement process improvements to ensure that gas operations are in compliance with state and federal pipeline safety regulations and Illinois Commerce Commission expectations.
• Provide compliance learning opportunities to ensure that gas operations are fully aware of new and existing pipeline safety regulations.
• Provide compliance engineering support for the Ameren Illinois Quality Assurance program.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (other engineering disciplines may be acceptable depending on experience) from an accredited college or university required. Five or more years relevant experience with gas engineering or gas operations preferred.

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

A thorough understanding of the procedures and standard designs contained in the Ameren Illinois Gas Operating and Maintenance Plan preferred. Working knowledge of CFR 49 Part 191 and 192; NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, industry related standards (ASME, ASTM, API 1104) and Illinois Administrative Code preferred. Good communication, organizational, analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills required. Should be familiar with related technology (i.e. IBM's Maximo, ClickSoftware, Microsoft Office, OAS, DOJM, EMPRV, SharePoint, SQL). Must have proficient writing skills. Travel required throughout Ameren Illinois service territory is required to support compliance related activities.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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.

Compensation Range:

$69,300.00 - $133,900.00

* 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:

Thursday February 27, 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.