System Protection Engineer (Electrical)

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

About The Position

The Engineer designs control and protection systems; determines protective relay and surge protection requirements; determines the specification of relay settings for the transmission, sub transmission and distribution systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze system outages for proper relay and breaker performance.
• Initiate investigation of questionable protective system performance.
• Design appropriate, cost-effective protection schemes, review schematic drawings, perform power system calculations, and coordination studies, and perform other engineering studies as required.
• Schedule and coordinate activities of purchasing, drafting, construction, operating and provide cost estimates.
• Provide consulting services to other groups in matters pertaining to system protective device coordination and/or automation.
• C Conduct special studies including studies for renewable inverter-based connections such as solar and wind.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• Active commitment to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desired.
• Applicants with Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Experience with symmetrical components and protection devices preferred.

Technical Career Path Level

Technical Career Path Level depends upon successful candidate’s credentials.

Skills

Must be proficient in use of computers with strong academic background in power system coursework. Familiarity with transmission and/or distribution system and schematic control diagrams preferred. Must have good analytical, communication and human relation skills. Must also have capability to work on major project teams. Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects and prioritize required.

Pay

Compensation Range: $71,100.00 - $172,200.00
This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials.