Distribution Design Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (100% employer paid cash)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is hiring a Distribution Design Specialist to lead engineering design, estimating and improvements for electric and gas distribution projects. The role involves acting as the single point of contact for customers, developers and internal teams through service requests and project work.

The successful candidate will design facilities for residential, commercial and industrial service, generate construction drawings, obtain necessary approvals, and contribute to revenue and cost

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field required.
• Three years relevant utility industry experience required (design or construction on electric/gas distribution).
• Five years relevant experience may be considered without required degree.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and may substitute for two years of experience.
• Working knowledge of electric and gas standards, procedures and distribution systems required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ameren as primary contact with customers, builders and developers for service requests.
• Provide engineering services on customer requests and internally generated projects (reliability, planning, replacement).
• Design facilities to provide electric and gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Create constructions designs per Company standards; understand standards, policies and billing rules.
• Obtain approvals, easements and rights-of-way for service contracts, permits, plats and records.
• Assist in evaluating new business projects for revenue, costs and customer contributions.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare material/labor estimates and drawings for proposed work.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, architects and internal stakeholders focused on customer satisfaction.

Skills

Utility design experience

Customer liaison

Engineering design knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Engineering Technology/Construction Management/Project Management or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology/Construction Management/Project Management (preferred)

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 parental leave 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 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.

Qualifications

• Associates 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 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 Range

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.

Pay and Benefits

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.

Application Deadline

Thursday August 20, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.