Ameren
System Protection- Electrical Engineer
Decatur, IL · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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The bottom of this range ($72,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $77,792. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $96,658 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electrical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electrical Engineers (17-2071) · Decatur, IL. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- About Ameren Illinois Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service.
- include: - Analyze system outages for proper relay and breaker performance.
- Conduct special studies including studies for renewable inverter-based connections such as solar and wind.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
- Must be proficient in use of computers with strong academic background in power system coursework.
- Must have good analytical, communication and human relation skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects and prioritize required.
- Design appropriate, cost-effective protection schemes, review schematic drawings, perform power system calculations, and coordination studies, and perform other engineering studies as required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical 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 depends upon successful candidate's credentials.
- In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- 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.
- Compensation Range:
- $72,000.00 - $108,000.00
- 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.
- If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
- Wednesday September 30, 2026
- 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.
Nice to have
- Applicants with Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
- Experience with symmetrical components and protection devices preferred.
- Familiarity with transmission and/or distribution system and schematic control diagrams preferred.
Compensation
- $72,000.00 - $108,000.00
- 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
This listing is sourced directly from Ameren's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.