Distribution Design Specialist

Ameren Corporation; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a Distribution Design Specialist to lead engineering design and estimates for electric and gas distribution projects in central and southern Illinois. The role involves field work, developing construction designs, and coordinating with customers, developers, and internal teams.

The incumbent will generate material and labor estimates, obtain necessary approvals, and ensure designs meet Company standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Three years relevant utility industry experience in design or construction.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute two years of required experience.
• Knowledge of electric and gas standards and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Company as single point of contact with customers, builders, developers for service requests.
• Provide engineering services on customer requests and projects (reliability, planning, replacement).
• Engineer and design facilities to provide electric and gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Create construction designs per Company standards and policies.
• Obtain approvals, easements, and rights-of-way; prepare contracts, permits, plats, and records.
• Evaluate new business projects for revenue, costs, and customer contributions.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare material/labor estimates and drawings for proposed work.
• Process and complete jobs using Company computer systems.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Utility industry experience

Design/construction on distribution

Electric & gas standards knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

About Ameren IllinoisAmeren 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 hire100% employer paid cash balance pension plan401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hireMinimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidaysPaid parental leave and family caregiver leaveVisit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.About The PositionThe Distribution Design Specialist is primarily responsible for technical design, estimating and system improvements regarding construction on utility distribution lines and/or 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, replacement, etc.Engineer and design facilities needed to provide adequate electric and gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.Create all construction designs in accordance with Company standards and policies. Maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s Standard and Qualifications and customer billing policies.Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare and execute service contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records.Assist in the evaluation of new business projects to determine expected revenue, project costs, and customer contributions.Make field inspections and prepare material and labor estimates and all plats and drawings for proposed construction, rehabilitation, relocation, or maintenance of company-owned facilities. Process and complete jobs using various Company computer systems.Maintain a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with the Company’s customers, architects, consulting engineers and internal customers. The primary focus should be related to customer satisfaction.QualificationsAssociates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field required. 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) required.Five years relevant experience may be considered without required degree. Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field preferred and may substitute for two years of required relevant experience.In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:Working knowledge of electric and gas standards, procedures and distribution systems required.Additional InformationAmeren’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 Range:$71,100.00 - $137,200.00This 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:Thursday August 20, 2026All 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.