Relay Maintenance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a Relay Maintenance Engineer to provide technical support to relay maintenance personnel, review system operations, and coordinate PM tasks to ensure reliable service.

You will assist with commissioning and checkout of new relay systems, prepare minor design changes, and support maintenance of RTUs and DFRs statewide.

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.
• Proficiency in Windows-based software such as Access and Excel preferred.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision making

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.

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

About The Position

_TheRelay MaintenanceEngineer provides technical support to relay maintenance personnel on maintenance problems._

_ Key responsibilities include: _

• 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 accreditedcollege 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 seriesofinterviews and may includea leadership assessment process.Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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 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:

Tuesday September 15, 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.