Electrical Distribution Engineer - Growth & Impact

Ameren Services Company; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 71,100 - 137,200; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform system planning and circuit analysis for distribution circuits 15kV and below. The role centers on designing projects, estimating costs, and managing construction of electric distribution facilities with emphasis on safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

You will support renewable energy resources from 25kW to 5MW, provide engineering assistance, perform power quality analysis, and collaborate with field personnel to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred) or other engineering disciplines acceptable depending on qualifications.
• E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration preferred.
• Electrical engineering and project management experience preferred but recent grads may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects related to new business, reliability, government highway or local road projects, system growth, and essential maintenance for the electric system.
• Facilitate the installation of Renewable Energy Resources projects from 25kW to 5MW on the distribution system.
• Provide engineering assistance and technical support to field engineering representatives and other regional personnel; perform power quality/trouble shooting analysis for customers' facilities.
• Meet with residential and commercial customers, architects, contractors, and others to determine actions needed and provide information on rates, lighting, wiring, NEC, and NESC code interpretations.
• Perform engineering and design of electric or modifications in response to customer service requests, including load impact, permits, rights-of-way, and post-construction follow-up.
• Prepare load analysis for distribution substations and feeders and develop remediation plans for facilities needing action.
• Work with region team members to enhance safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to department and region goals; identify and implement process improvements to control costs and boost productivity.
• Emergency call-out for storm restoration.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration preferred

Tools

DOJM

MV90

EADMS

CSS

SYNERGI

Load Analysis

OAS

Byers

Job description

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform system planning and circuit analysis for distribution circuits 15kV and below. The role centers on designing projects, estimating costs, and managing construction of electric distribution facilities with emphasis on safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

You will support renewable energy resources from 25kW to 5MW, provide engineering assistance, perform power quality analysis, and collaborate with field personnel to meet