Transmission Line Design and Standards Engineer

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

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 parentalleave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Transmission

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 Position

The Engineer is responsible for performing design, engineering design studies, maintenance and project management activities for existing/new transmission lines above 100kV. This position requires handling multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform design and engineering to establish safe design parameters that meet current design codes, evaluating and selecting structure and material types, designing wood structures, route selections for new lines, developing construction specifications and complete bid documents, directing drawing preparation and providing cost estimates.
• Design activities shall also include evaluating existing lines for National Electric Safety Code (NESC) compliance, safety guidelines, upgrades and modifications; provide expert witness testimony, and keeping current with latest technology.
• Develop engineering solutions, cost and schedule estimates, and preliminary designs associated with initial development and budgeting of projects.
• Develop project scoping documents, basis of design documents and project control documents for projects within and outside of Ameren's service territory.
• Effectively utilize project management tools and software to manage costs, maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the transmission line design projects.
• Perform project management responsibilities as necessary for overall project cost and schedule; coordinating activities with other departments and outside companies such as: real estate, drafting, other engineering groups, line construction crews, contractors, surveying and consulting firms.
• Perform detailed design and work with drafting to complete drawings, prepare specifications for equipment and construction contracts, finalize cost and schedule estimates, and assist or lead in the planning and coordination of projects as required.
• Facilitate acquiring permits to perform construction activities.
• Review external customers plans a specifications to ensure continued safe operation of Ameren's Transmission system.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required. Civil Engineering preferred. New grads will be considered. Prior experience in Transmission Line Design engineering preferred. EIT certification or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required.

* Technical career path level depends on candidates credentials.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Good analytical, project management, multitasking, scheduling, communications, human relations, decision making and competent computer skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Willingness to keep abreast of current design standards and new technologies. Experienced engineers must have working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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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.