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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.

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 (https://www.ameren.com/company/careers/why-ameren/benefits) Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About The Position:

The Engineer performs system planning and circuit analysis of distribution circuits 15kv 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 distribution facilities 69kv and below with emphasis on safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

This position has the ability to work hybrid with three days in the office and two days at home after sufficient training has been completed. It is not required to live in the town of the job posting but living within a reasonable distance of the office location is required.

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 system.

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

+ Facilitate the installation of Renewable Energy Resources projects from 25kW to 5MW on the distribution system. Perform engineering analysis to allow seamless integration into the electric system and achieve a sustainable energy future.

+ 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 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 MAXIMO, MV90, EADMS, CSS, SYNERGI, Load Analysis, OAS and MapViewer.

+ Work with region team members to enhance safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

+ Contribute to the development and implementation of department and region 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.

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:

Friday August 15, 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.