• Engineering Support Specialist

    Ameren (Decatur, IL)


    **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 Engineering Support Specialist is responsible for completing and supporting a variety of tasks within design and maintenance engineering. The position is intended to provide non-design functions and support activities within a full-service engineering organization. These department functions include but are not limited to safety, staffing, recruiting/on-boarding, training/development, performance monitoring, research/technical writing, and process improvement.

     

    _Key responsibilities include:_

     

    -Department safety program activities, including safety meetings and safety training.

     

    -Department goals, objectives, plans, and performance metrics.

     

    -Department training plan, including new employee orientation, initial training, coordinating attendance at periodic required training, and continuous technical and developmental training activities.

     

    -Department engineering assurance plan and corrective action tracking.

     

    -Department policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.

     

    -Software, upgrades, licensing, computer, and equipment maintenance needs.

     

    -Department O&M budget, data requests, audit support, and other administrative duties.

     

    -Ordering and expediting materials for engineers.

     

    -Preparing contracts for vendors who supply engineering services.

     

    -Other support activities as directed by supervision.

    _Qualifications_

    + High School Diploma or equivalent required. Three or more years of relevant experience (e.g., computer systems, electrical, industrial experience) required. A Bachelor's degree in a related field will be considered in lieu of experience.

    + Bachelor's or Associate Degree preferably in a technical area (e.g., electrical/computer or industrial technology) from an accredited college or university preferred.

    + Knowledge of basic project lifecycle processes is preferred.

    + Electric utility experience is preferred.

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

    _The Engineering Support Specialist works a standard day shift in an office environment. Some travel is required. Proficiency in use of computers is required. Familiarity with MS Office suite (e.g., Excel) software products. Must have good analytical skills. Must also have the capability to work on major project teams. Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects and priorities._

     

    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.

    Compensation Range:

    $50,300.00 - $75,500.00

     

    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 January 20, 2026

     

    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.