DER Integration Engineer

Ameren Services Company; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren Illinois seeks an Engineer to execute tasks related to customer DER interconnection projects, ensuring compliance with administrative and technical requirements. Responsibilities include expedited studies, reports, and testing in collaboration with field engineering and metering resources.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering, a PE license preferred, and experience with DER standards and The PowerClerk platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one in Illinois preferred.
• Engineering experience preferred.
• Other Ameren Illinois office locations would also be considered based on location.

Responsibilities

• Understand, interpret, and apply Illinois Administrative Code Parts 466 and 467 and Ameren Illinois DER Interconnection Policy to customer DER projects.
• Perform DER interconnection expedited review studies and pre-application reports; coordinate with consulting resources.
• Create reports from the PowerClerk DER application repository.
• Provide technical assistance with DER witness testing for larger projects and transfer knowledge to field staff.
• Provide input on workflow improvements within the PowerClerk platform.
• Maintain familiarity with DER standards (IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, UL 1741, NFPA 70) and advise customers on applications.
• Maintain understanding of evolving DER system designs, including new inverter features and energy storage.
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Government Relations to stay updated on new rules affecting DER interconnection projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

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 is primarily responsible for executing tasks related to customer DER interconnection projects to ensure that those projects meet the administrative and technical requirements of Ameren Illinois and the Illinois Administrative Code.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understand, interpret, and apply both the Illinois Administrative Code Parts 466 and 467 as well as the Ameren Illinois DER Customer Interconnection Policy to customer DER interconnection projects.
• Perform DER interconnection expedited review studies and pre-application reports as needed. Also coordinate the completion of these tasks with consulting resources.
• Create reports as needed from the PowerClerk DER application repository.
• Provide technical assistance with DER witness testing for larger, more complex customer DER interconnection projects. Complete knowledge transfer of current and emerging witness testing policies and procedures with field engineering and metering resources.
• Provide input and analysis related to workflow improvements within the PowerClerk platform.
• Maintain familiarity with the most current industry standards related to DERs including IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, UL 1741, NFPA 70, and other relevant standards. As needed provide guidance to internal and external customers on relevant applications of these standards.
• Maintain technical and operational understanding of evolving DER system designs, including new inverter features, energy storage, and new system integration designs.
• Collaborate regularly with Ameren Illinois Regulatory and Government Relations resources to remain abreast of new rules and regulations that impact DER interconnection projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one in Illinois preferred. Engineering experience preferred.

**Other Ameren Illinois office locations would also be considered based on the successful candidate's location.

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

Good analytical, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills and ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders to reach consensus.

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:

$72,600.00 - $176,100.00

* 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:

Wednesday November 04, 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.