Ameren

Ameren

ENGINEER (Distribution Planning)

Marion, IL · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$71k-$172kDetected 30 days ago
CSSForecastingExcelElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsResearchLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft Office

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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role

  • About Ameren Illinois Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service.

Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual design for new facilities, collaborate with Field Engineering and other workgroups to reach consensus, and issue engineering documents to initiate design and construction.
  • Perform power flow and reliability studies for the Ameren power delivery and electric distribution system.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in power systems analysis utilizing Synergi and other tools. Perform special studies and participate in research as needed.
  • Support economic analyses to evaluate project alternatives including non-wire-alternative (NWA) solutions.
  • Provide support to operating groups in responding to specific contingency conditions, including the impact of planned facility outages.
  • Collaborate with Field Engineering and other departments, functions, and companies in joint studies and/or to provide technical support.
  • Develop and maintain expertise in power systems analysis utilizing Synergi and other tools.
  • Perform special studies and participate in research as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with an emphasis in power, from an accredited college or university required.
  • Working knowledge of personal computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
  • Good analytical, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills and ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders to reach consensus.
  • Must have initiative, a sense of ownership, and pride in their areas of responsibility.
  • In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Working knowledge of personal computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with an emphasis in power, from an accredited college or university required. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred. Experience in power system analysis, field engineering, or related fields preferred.
  • In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Working knowledge of personal computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio). Working knowledge of corporate computer applications (OAS, CSS, Maximo, ADMS) and Synergi, PSSE preferred. Good analytical, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills and ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders to reach consensus. Must have initiative, a sense of ownership, and pride in their areas of responsibility.
  • Additional Information
  • Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
  • 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.
  • 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:

Nice to have

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
  • Experience in power system analysis, field engineering, or related fields preferred.
  • Working knowledge of corporate computer applications (OAS, CSS, Maximo, ADMS) and Synergi, PSSE preferred.

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • Medical coverage on date of hire
  • 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
  • Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

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