Distribution Design Specialist/Consultant

Ameren; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Employer-paid pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver /

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking a Distribution Design Specialist to manage customer-driven construction projects, estimate material and labor, and ensure compliance with company standards. The role involves coordinating with customers and contractors, performing field inspections, and preparing contracts and permits as needed.

The position requires a degree and relevant experience, with potential for advancement and participation in company-wide marketing and storm restoration support.

Qualifications

• Good decision-making, communication, and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of electric standards, procedures and distribution systems preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve 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 and provide information on rates, programs, and service requirements.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Human relations

Electric standards knowledge

Mechanical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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.

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

About The Position

TheDistribution Design positionis primarily responsible forcustomer service,technical design, estimating,and system improvements regarding construction on utility distribution lines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate as the Primary Point of Contact for customer driven work from inception through completion of construction.

• Work independently and on design projects ofallcomplexity.

• 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 homeownersto ensure thatelectricalinstallations are compliant with AmerenMissourispecifications, 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, orseekingapproved Standard Deviationswhen 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 maybe 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.

Ameren’s selection process includes a seriesofinterviews and may includea 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:

$72,600.00 - $118,600.00

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:

Wednesday November 11, 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.