Associate Engineer

SwiftCruit; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform system planning and circuit analysis for distribution circuits 15kV and below, and to develop remediation plans. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction within electric distribution facilities 69kV and below.

Key responsibilities include managing projects, facilitating renewable energy projects from 25kW to 5MW, and providing technical support to field engineers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or similar; power-related coursework preferred.
• EIT certification or PE registration preferred.
• Electrical engineering and project management experience preferred, recent grads considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects related to new business, reliability, and maintenance for the electric system.
• Facilitate Renewable Energy Resources projects from 25kW to 5MW on the distribution system.
• Provide engineering support to field teams and perform power quality analysis.
• Meet with customers, architects, and contractors to interpret service requirements and provide rate and code guidance.
• Prepare load analysis for substations and feeders and develop remediation plans.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Power Systems

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOJM

MV90

EADMS

CSS

SYNERGI

OAS

Byers

Job description

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 parentalleave 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 Engineer performs system planning and circuit analysis of distribution circuits 15kv and below and develops remediation plans as needed; performs project engineering and project management duties in order to complete plans, designs, cost estimates, and construction of electric distribution facilities 69kv and below with emphasis on safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects related to new business, reliability, government highway or local road projects, system growth, and essential maintenance for the electric system.


• Facilitate the installation of Renewable Energy Resources projects from 25kw to 5MW on the distribution system. Perform engineering analysis to allow seamless integration into the electric system and achieve a sustainable energy future.


• Provide engineering assistance and technical support to field engineering representatives and otherRegion personnel. Perform power quality/trouble shooting analysis for customers' facilities.


• Meet with residential and commercial customers, architects, contractors, and other appropriate contacts to determine actions needed to fulfill customers' requests. Provide customers with information regarding rates, lighting, wiring, NEC, and NESC code interpretations, and other service requirements and needs.


• Perform engineering and design of electric or modifications in response to customer service requests, including: determining the impact of additional loads on the existing electric distribution system; securing of permits and rights-of-way; and performing post-construction follow-up.


• Prepare load analysis for electric distribution substations and feeders and develop remediation plans for facilities that warrant corrective action.


• Perform work within various company computer systems, such as DOJM, MV90, EADMS, CSS, SYNERGI, Load Analysis, OAS and Byers.


• Work withregion team members to enhance safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of department andregion goals. Identify and implement improvements in processes and operations to control costs and improve productivity.


• Emergency call-out for storm restoration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred or other engineering disciplines acceptable depending upon qualifications) from an accredited college or university required. Completion of power-related courses in college is preferred. E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred. Electrical engineering and project management experience preferred but will consider recent graduates.

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

Must be self-starter with attention to detail and possess problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and human relation skills. Must have good analytical skills, and advanced computer skills. Must be adaptable and flexible, ability to work effectively as part of a team and also independently.

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.

Incumbents currently in the existing or similar career path will be considered only as lateral transfers.

Compensation Range:

$71,100.00 - $137,200.00

* 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.

Tuesday August 11, 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.