DERMS Co-Op/Intern

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren is seeking an undergraduate or graduate engineering student for a DERMS Co-Op to support the Digital/IT team in building test environments, configuring applications, and validating system behavior.

Under supervision, you will learn DERMS environments across cloud and on‑premise components, assist with configuration, testing, documentation, and support continuous improvement. The position runs May–December 2027 and offers hands-on experience with modern grid technology.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or computer-related field.
• Minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Responsibilities

• Assist with DERMS environment building and setup across cloud and on-premise components.
• Learn and support DERMS application configuration activities that enable distributed energy resource configuration, forecasting, optimization, and control use cases.
• Support integration configuration with enterprise and operational technologies, working with engineers, internal business units, Digital partners, and vendors as directed.
• Execute solution testing, including test preparation, test data validation, functional checkout, defect documentation, and regression support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as configuration notes, testing evidence, checkout records, runbooks, and standard operating procedure updates.
• Support troubleshooting and operational readiness activities by reviewing logs, monitoring information, and test results with the DERMS Engineering Team.
• Participate in team reviews and continuous improvement efforts that support a reliable, resilient, and scalable DERMS solution.

Skills

Test environment

Configuration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CS-related field

Tools

DevOps tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we’re a part of them. This isn’t just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular, full-time employees.

A Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) helps electric utilities connect and manage distributed energy resources such as solar, battery storage, and wind generation. As a DERMS Co-Op, you will support the Digital/IT team as it helps implement this solution by building test environments, configuring applications and integrations, assisting with device checkout, and validating that the system works as designed. This role is intended for engineering students who want hands-on experience with modern grid technology, software configuration, system integration, and solution testing.

Under supervision, the co-op will be learning and beginning to perform the following responsibilities:

• Assist with DERMS environment building and setup across cloud and on-premise components, including configuration support for development, test, and implementation activities.
• Learn and support DERMS application configuration activities that enable distributed energy resource configuration, forecasting, optimization, and control use cases.
• Support integration configuration with enterprise and operational technologies, working with engineers, internal business units, Digital partners, and vendors as directed.
• Execute solution testing, including test preparation, test data validation, functional checkout, defect documentation, and regression support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as configuration notes, testing evidence, checkout records, runbooks, and standard operating procedure updates.
• Support troubleshooting and operational readiness activities by reviewing logs, monitoring information, and test results with the DERMS Engineering Team.
• Participate in team reviews and continuous improvement efforts that support a reliable, resilient, and scalable DERMS solution.

Available Opportunities:

• May – December 2027 Fall Co-Op

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or computer-related field.
• Minimum of a 2.5 GPA

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:

We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the salary offered.

$21.00 - $30.00

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.