Substation Relay Technician 1sr 9 Mos

Ameren Corporation; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a technician to install, commission, test and maintain protective relays and related high-voltage equipment. The role includes working with SCADA RTUs and performing high voltage switching to support essential electric and gas utility operations.

Applicants should have an Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology, a valid driver's license, and be prepared for overtime and emergency callouts. Experience in a utility or high voltage setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology is required.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3) is a plus.
• Prior experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environment preferred.
• Overtime and emergency callouts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test and maintain electro-mechanical and microprocessor based protective and control relays.
• Work with internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers.
• Operate SCADA RTUs and perform high voltage switching to support primary duties.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

SCADA systems

Data communication protocols

Computer literacy

Overtime readiness

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Install, commission, test and maintain the following equipment: Electro-mechanical and microprocessor based protective and control relays. Internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers. SCADA (supervisory and telemetry) RTUs. Perform high voltage switching and other duties that support primary duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology (Unofficial Transcript required to consider application) Valid driver's license. Availability for overtime and emergency callouts. High level of computer literacy. Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP 3) a plus. Prior experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environment. Must be willing to meet the 25 mile domicile requirement.

This position is covered by the IBEW Local 702 (CIPS).

Hourly Pay: Grade Step BD 057 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 58.43 USD Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Sunday September 27, 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.

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.