Distribution Design Associate

Ameren Services Company; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Company pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a Distribution Design Associate to manage customer projects and system improvement projects, applying engineering expertise to electric distribution lines and gas mains.

The role requires coordinating with Supervising Engineers, gathering load data, obtaining approvals, and ensuring projects meet due dates while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to company standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years utility industry design or construction experience; may be substituted by degree.
• Experience with distributed generation interconnections (solar/wind) may substitute some degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ameren Illinois to customers as the single point of contact for service requests.
• Provide engineering services for reliability, planning and replacement.
• Manage customer and system improvement projects to meet due dates.
• Gather load information, service size, voltage and other data for proper sizing.
• Coordinate with Operations to schedule projects for in-service requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Engineering knowledge

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/Construction Management/Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology/Construction Management/Project Management

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 Distribution Design Associate is primarily responsible for managing customer projects and system improvement projects, as well as being technically knowledgeable regarding engineering on utility distribution electric lines and or gas mains.

Key responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of Supervising Engineers/Supervisors Distribution Design, represent the Company as a single point of contact with customers, builders, developers, regarding service requests.
• Provide engineering services on customer requests and projects generated internally, such as reliability, planning and replacement.
• Manage customer and system improvement projects to meet the required due date.
• Provide excellent customer service to contribute to the customer satisfaction goals of Ameren Illinois.
• Gather all necessary customer load information, service size, voltage, and other pertinent information so facilities can be sized correctly.
• Prepare engineering field notes and send these to the Design Center timely to ensure all requirements are met.
• Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights‑of‑way to prepare and execute service contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure projects are scheduled in a timeframe to meet in‑service requirements for both customer and system improvement projects.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s Standard and Qualifications and customer billing policies.
• Assist in the evaluation of new business projects to determine expected revenue, project costs, and customer contributions.
• Process jobs using various Company computer systems.
• Maintain a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with the Company’s customers, architects, consulting engineers and internal customers.
• Work may occur in a field or office environment and the Distribution Design Associate will be subject to emergency call‑out requests.

Qualifications

Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field preferred.

Three years relevant utility industry experience (e.g., design or construction experience on electric or gas distribution lines, experience with distributed generation interconnections like solar and wind, field operational experience working with utility contractors, customer representatives or construction personnel) may be considered without required Associates degree.

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

Knowledge of electric and gas standards, procedures and distribution systems; attention to detail; strong customer focus; decisiveness and good judgment; continuous improvement and quality mindset and approach; good written and verbal communication skills; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

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:

$60,200.00 - $90,300.00

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:

Tuesday October 13, 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.