Relay Maintenance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Cash balance pension

401(k) with company match

15 days paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a Relay Maintenance Engineer to provide technical support to relay maintenance personnel and address maintenance problems across the state.

The role focuses on reviewing system operations, coordinating PM testing, assisting with commissioning of new relay systems, and modifying settings to maintain reliable operation, including RTUs and DFRs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Two+ years utility experience preferred.
• New grads may apply.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate system operations to determine corrective actions.
• Coordinate testing programs to complete PM tasks as required.
• Provide support for commissioning and checkout of new relay systems and equipment.
• Prepare minor design changes to settings or systems to support ongoing operation.
• Support maintenance and replacement of RTUs and DFRs throughout the state.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication

Human relations

Windows software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft 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 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.

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 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.

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.