Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - New Gas Generation Project Execution

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 Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

About The Position

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer is responsible for overall I&C Engineering related to the execution of projects for new natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) and simple cycle gas turbine (SC) energy centers for Ameren Missouri. In addition, this role may require support for projects at other existing or new Power Operations Generation facilities including fossil, gas, hydro, renewable, This role includes providing technical expertise in I&C Engineering to help lead project development in association with Ameren Power Operations and Company-wide design and project management requirements. The I&C Engineer will report to the Supervising Engineer - Combined Cycle Execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the team of professional / technical staff in all phases of one or more new gas generation projects by providing technical support on a variety of topics related to the I&C fields of expertise.
• Plan, schedule, prioritize and coordinate activities to assure that assignments are completed in a high quality and timely manner, as directed by the Supervising Engineer.
• Provide sound engineering recommendations and solutions for assignments taking into consideration safety, customer affordability, conservative operations, Ameren Missouri Power OPS design standards, internal Ameren stakeholders, and outside engineering expertise.
• Interface with outside engineers, vendors, contractors, suppliers, governmental and regulatory agencies, as well as other groups with the Company in performance of tasks as needed.
• Provide guidance, review, and QA / QC of outside engineer, contractor, and vendor I&C work. Lead by example by following and setting expectations for high quality work on critical design elements from external stakeholders.
• Provide on-site support as directed during all phases of Energy Center project design, construction, start-up, and testing.
• Participate on and interface with Ameren teams, as required.
• Keep abreast of state-of-the-art developments and improvements for gas turbine-generator and auxiliaries I&C technology.
• I&C engineering specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to: DCS control systems, PLC control systems, logic / programming, networking / Operational Technology interfacing, NERC CIP / Cybersecurity, RTU's, remote operations, communications, process measurement elements (flow, pressure, etc), UPS, and PID tuning.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical. Mechanical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant Generation I&C design experience may also be considered. Five or more years I&C design engineering experience for Power Generation facilities in the applicable areas listed under "Key Responsibilities" is preferred. Experience with combined and simple cycle plants, gas turbines, turbomachinery, steam generators or other energy center mechanical or environmental systems preferred. Experience with large project execution preferred. A Missouri Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

Time spent on site during construction and start-up will be required. This will include exposure to heat and cold temperatures, vicinity to high energy equipment (electrical, controlled combustion, etc), dust, safe use of electrical / other PPE, and climbing of ladders and steps. Employing safe work practices at all times is a must.

Travel to and from outside engineer, vendor, and contractor offices will be required (including overnight and international travel at times) for design reviews, factory acceptance test witnessing, and engineering quality inspections.

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

Must have demonstrated excellent engineering design, analytical, communications, flexibility, and human relations skills.

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.

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.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

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.