• Engineering Rep Step 1

    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.

    Job Description

    Ameren Illinois is looking for an Engineering Representative Step 1 who will be responsible for the following:

    Position Description

    + Complete the Engineering Representative Training Program, which includes three gas and electric classroom modules. The employee must successfully pass weekly tests and two final exams with a minimum average score of 70%. Upon completion, the employee should be able to confidently advise customers on proper electric, gas, and lighting policies.

    + Handle incoming and outgoing customer calls and email correspondence to gather details for customer-requested projects.

    + Use training and company computer systems to initiate, engineer, and complete _standard design_ customer requests, ensuring adequate electric, natural gas, and lighting service is provided.

    + Assist with the initiation of non-standard customer projects by asking appropriate questions and entering clear, concise notes to support other departments in meeting with customers and completing the engineering and design work.

    + Participate in quality monitoring and coaching sessions to ensure all customer interactions (calls and emails) meet company standards.

    + Maintain positive and productive relationships with customers and colleagues across departments, with a primary focus on customer satisfaction.

    + Support team members as needed by assisting with departmental workload.

    + Help train new employees on job responsibilities and computer systems.

    Position Requirements

    + High school diploma or equivalent required.

    + Successful completion of high school algebra or above with a grade of "C" or above required.

    + Satisfactory completion of courses with a grade C or better in D.C. and A.C. electricity or the equivalent from an accredited university, college or junior college required.

    + 1 year experience working with electricity may be considered in lieu of D.C. & A.C. course.

    *If selected, applicants will be asked to provide high school and/or college or junior college transcripts.

    Hourly Pay:

    Step 1 - 31.11 USD

     

    Step 1 (b) - 32.11 USD

     

    Step 2 - 33.11 USD

     

    Step 2 (b) - 34.16 USD

     

    Step 3 - 35.21 USD

     

    Step 4 - 37.24 USD

     

    Step 5 - 39.26 USD

     

    Step 6 - 41.36 USD

     

    Step 7 - 44.34 USD

     

    **Please note that the starting hourly pay for this position is at the Step 1 level displayed above and below. Pay progression is outlined above.

    Hourly Pay:

    Grade Step BB 015 Step 1 of 2 - 31.11 USD

     

    Grade Step BB 015 Step 2 of 2 (Top Step) - 32.11 USD

     

    Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks (https://www.ameren.com/company/careers/why-ameren/benefits) Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

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

    Friday January 16, 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.