Substation Relay Technician

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

• Install, commission, test and maintain the following equipment:
  • Electro-mechanical and microprocessor based protective and control relays.
  • Internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers.
  • SCADA (supervisory and telemetry) RTUs.
• Perform high voltage switching and other duties that support primary duties.

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology (Unofficial Transcript required to consider application)
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability for overtime and emergency callouts.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP 3) a plus.
• Prior experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environment.
• Must be willing to meet the 25 mile domicile requirement.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: Grade Step HA 102 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 58.43 USD
• Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.
• Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Schedule

This position is covered by the IBEW Local 702 (CIPS-Shawnee). Posting will come down at 12:00 am on Thursday July 30, 2026.