Distribution Design Specialist/Consultant

Ameren Corporation; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (100% employer paid)

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays (minimum 15 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking a Distribution Design professional to manage customer-driven construction projects from start to finish. You will design distribution work, process service applications, and secure necessary approvals and easements for installations.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience (or an associate’s degree with more years) and strong communication and decision-making skills. Occasional travel and storm-restoration support are expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of relevant experience required; or Associate’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; five years could be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and human relations skills are expected.
• Knowledge of electric standards, procedures and distribution systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-driven work from inception through completion of construction.
• Work independently on design projects of varying complexity.
• Process and monitor customer applications for service and provide information on rates, programs, and service requirements.
• Obtain required approvals, easements, and rights-of-way for contracts and permits.
• Coordinate with customers, electricians, and homeowners to ensure compliant electrical installations.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare material and labor estimates and drawings for proposed construction and maintenance.
• Design jobs per company standards or approved deviations.
• Collaborate with marketing to identify opportunities for program implementation.
• Support storm assessment and restoration efforts.
• Occasionally perform overnight travels and handle special requests.

Skills

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Associate’s Degree

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

Benefits

• 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 & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position

The Distribution Design position is primarily responsible for customer service, technical design, estimating, and system improvements regarding construction on utility distribution lines.

Key responsibilities

• Operate as the Primary Point of Contact for customer driven work from inception through completion of construction.
• Work independently and on design projects of all complexity.
• Process and monitor customer applications for service, providing customer with information on rates, charges, programs, service requirements, and other technical expertise as required
• Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare appropriate contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records.
• Work with customers, electricians, do it yourselfers, and homeowners to ensure that electrical installations are compliant with Ameren Missouri specifications, including inspection of customer installed facilities.
• 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.
• Design all jobs in accordance with Company standards, or seeking approved Standard Deviations when required
• Recognize and refer opportunities for implementation of Company marketing programs by maintaining a partnership with marketing functions.
• Provide support for storm assessment / restoration efforts.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
• Accept and handle special requests, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Distribution Design Specialist: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year of relevant experience (e.g., utility distribution line design or construction, GIS mapping, cost estimation or control, surveying, engineering or design experience, construction or construction inspection, project management, negotiation for easements) is required; or Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years relevant experience is required. Five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Distribution Design Consultant: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, etc.) and 5 years of directly relevant experience is required (e.g., utility distribution line design or construction, GIS mapping, cost estimation or control, surveying, engineering or design experience, construction, construction inspection, project management, etc.). Associate's Degree and 7 years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Good decision-making, communication, and human relations skills. Knowledge of electric standards, procedures and distribution systems preferred. Basic mechanical skills.

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. Subject to emergency call-out and duty supervisor responsibilities. Considerable walking over rough terrain.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $71,100.00 - $115,900.00 * 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: Thursday October 01, 2026

Equal Opportunity / Diversity 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.

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.