Supervising Engineer - Transmission Planning

About the Company

Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.

About the Role

The Supervising Engineer is responsible for the immediate supervision, training and evaluation of personnel, completion of planning studies, and documentation of job descriptions related to the optimum development of the Ameren transmission system. Additional duties include providing technical design leadership, managing workload of internal and consultant staff, justifying and hiring of new employees, compliance with NERC Standards and representing Ameren’s interests to shape policy development in the MISO, NERC, and SERC arenas; and overseeing transmission planning duties in support of other departments or areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership for those performing power-flow, short-circuit, stability, reliability, economic and facility addition studies of the Ameren transmission system and interconnected transmission systems in order to determine the optimum size, configuration, and timing of new transmission facilities or upgrades to existing facilities.
• Keep abreast of state-of-the-art developments and improvements, and contribute to the personal and professional development needs of the engineers in the group.
• Builds effective teams; fostering engagement, innovation, and accountability in their work.
• Plan, schedule, prioritize and coordinate activities to assure that assignments are completed relative to schedules and costs.
• Represent the company and provide expert testimony as required.
• Ensure NERC standard compliance. Represent Ameren in NERC audits and on industry committees as necessary.
• Provides the leadership for the development of the Principles of Excellence for Transmission Planning including all relevant compliance paperwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited university required. Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Seven or more years of Electric Utility experience required.
• Five years of Transmission Planning experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Ameren transmission system preferred.
• Familiarity with NERC 693 Reliability and CIP standards preferred.

Skills

• Good leadership, management, analytical, communication, and human relations skills required.
• Flexibility required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• 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 & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Pay

Compensation Range: $131,900.00 - $204,400.00

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.