Supervising Electric Engineer (Design Center)

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 Supervising Engineer is responsible for engineering activities in the design centers; including the direct supervision of electrical engineers, and the recruitment, training, development, and appraisal of engineering personnel and the coordination of their work with the design center leadership team and other Ameren departments.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure outstanding safety results by participating in design center safety activities, generating ideas for improved safety performance, and utilizing all proper personal protective equipment.  

• Provide assistance and technical support to engineers, Design Center Engineering Representatives and Distribution Design Associates, Specialist and Sr. Specialist for the proper application of rates, rules/regulations and policies, and project coordination from design to construction.  This may include analyzing customer requirements, specifying company facilities needed, and assuring tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner. The role also provides support to Region supervising engineers and managers.

• Provide direction on and identify project assignments, review of accurate project estimates and ensure that all project is engineered in accordance with Ameren Distribution Construction Standards. 

• Oversee Joint Use engineering PLAs and PCAs in support of construction, operations, and maintenance budget development. Direct the identification and prioritization of O&M and capital expenditures in alignment with departmental budget requirements.

• Provide engineering and technical support to Design Center and DDC Field Engineering.  Monitor designs for reliability activities and design feasibility.

• Identify and implement improvements in the Design Center operations to control cost and improve quality and productivity 

• Support Damage Assessment for the Design Centers during Region Restoration efforts.

Qualifications 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Electrical Engineering is preferred. Professional Engineer License (PE) preferred. Seven or more years of engineering experience required. Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. 

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

The Supervising Engineer works a standard day shift, normally in an office environment.  The position may also require on-site field job site visits to advise engineers or consultants Ameren technical specifications for electric or gas system job development.  The position will include overtime and 24 hour callouts during system disturbances to assist and direct emergency restoration.  Travel and over-night accommodations may be an occasional requirement of the position. Construction standards, materials, operating policies, Standards & Qualifications and computer applications (Microsoft Office, OAS, DOJM, DEW, etc.) utilized for distribution. Must possess good organizational, communication, and analytical skills. Must have demonstrated leadership behaviors with the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across multiple organizations, solve problems decisively, and be proactive and self-motivated to identify improvement opportunities, establish priorities and meet deadlines. 

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. 

Compensation Range:

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.

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.