Relay Maintenance Engineer

Ameren Corporation; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

100% employer paid cash balance

Job summary

Ameren Corporation seeks a Relay Maintenance Engineer to provide technical support to relay maintenance personnel across the state. The role includes reviewing system operations, coordinating PM tasks, and aiding commissioning and checkout of relay systems.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years in utility environments; new grads are welcome. Strong analytical and communication skills and proficiency with Access/Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Two or more years of utility experience in protective relaying or substations preferred; new grads welcome.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software such as Access and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate system operations to determine corrective actions.
• Coordinate testing programs to ensure PM tasks are completed as required.
• Support relay systems commissioning and checkout with maintenance staff.
• Prepare minor design changes to settings or systems to support operation.
• Assist maintenance and replacement of RTUs and DFRs across the state.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Windows-based software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Access

Excel

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.

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

About The Position

The Relay Maintenance Engineer provides technical support to relay maintenance personnel on maintenance problems.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate system operations to determine necessary corrective actions.
• Coordinate testing program to assure necessary PM tasks are completed as required by internal and external requirements.
• Provide support to relay maintenance personnel for commissioning and checkout of new relay systems and equipment.
• Prepare minor design changes to settings or systems as needed to support ongoing system operation.
• Support maintenance and replacement of communication devices such as RTUs and DFRs throughout the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• Two or more years of utility experience with specific knowledge of protective relaying or substation and power plant control schemes preferred.
• New grads are open to applying.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proficiency in Windows-based software such as Access and Excel preferred.
• Good analytical, decision-making, communication, and human relations 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.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Tuesday September 15, 2026

Compensation

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. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for motion 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.

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.