Distribution Ops Tech Engineer – Reliability & DA

Ameren Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois seeks an engineer to identify and implement reliability improvements and Advanced Distribution Automation opportunities in Illinois. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining the Volt-Var Optimization program and DER integration to enhance reliability and economic performance.

You will guide distribution control teams, analyze data, and coordinate with stakeholders on DA projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Electrical preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration preferred.
• Engineering experience preferred.
• Good organization, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills required.
• Must have ability to function well in a collaborative, team-building environment.
• Must be able to work under limited supervision.
• Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to think strategically required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the Volt-Var Optimization (VVO) program for AIC.
• Support the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER's) into the distribution electric operations system for reliability and economic purposes.
• Provide support, technical expertise and guidance to Illinois Distribution Control staff as well as Division engineering staff.
• Provide expertise in data analysis, outage management, SCADA, distribution automation, circuit coordination, post disturbance analysis.
• Consult with stakeholders on projects to drive performance across Ameren Illinois Operations.
• Provide management oversight of turn-key DA projects for Illinois Operations.
• Analyze and recommend actions to maximize impact of budgetary allocations for reliability projects.
• Work as part of a team to develop and implement a long-term reliability plan for Illinois.
• Support Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center during significant events.
• Provide on-call support for software systems used in Distribution Control and DA areas.
• Work location primarily in an office environment with periodic site visits.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

FE certification or PE registration preferred

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ameren Illinois seeks an engineer to identify and implement reliability improvements and Advanced Distribution Automation opportunities in Illinois. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining the Volt-Var Optimization program and DER integration to enhance reliability and economic performance.

You will guide distribution control teams, analyze data, and coordinate with stakeholders on DA projects.