Distribution Engineer

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, serving more than 1,200 communities.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and troubleshooting analysis for customers' facilities.
• Meet with residential and commercial customers, architects, contractors, and other contacts to determine actions needed to fulfill customers' requests. Provide information regarding rates, lighting, wiring, NEC, and NESC code interpretations, and other service requirements.
• 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 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.
• Work within various company computer systems, such as Maximo, MV90, EADMS, CSS, Synergy, Load Analysis, OAS, and Byers.
• Collaborate 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.
• Provide engineering assistance and technical support for solar projects and perform witness tests.
• Participate in emergency call-out for storm restoration.

Requirements

• 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 recent graduates will be considered.

Skills

• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good analytical and advanced computer skills.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and human relation skills.

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting 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.

Pay

Compensation range: $71,100.00 - $137,200.00. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role, with career level and compensation dependent on applicant's credentials. Base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package, which may also include annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.