Substation Relay Technician 1sr 9 Mos

Ameren Corporation; Maryville (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive payments

On-site work in Maryville

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is looking for a Substation Relay Technician to install, test, and maintain protective relays and related HV equipment at Maryville, IL. You will work on electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays, SCADA RTUs, and high voltage configurations, with a requirement for an associate degree and a valid driver's license.

The role includes overtime, on-call duties, and potential annual incentive pay.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology required or unofficial transcript considered.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Overtime and emergency callouts available.
• High level of computer literacy required.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP3) is a plus.
• Prior experience in electric/gas utility or high voltage industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective and control relays (electro-mechanical and microprocessor based).
• Work with high voltage transformers and circuit breakers’ internal circuitry.
• Perform high voltage switching and support field operations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data communication protocols

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

Job description

## Substation Relay Technician 1sr 9 MosApply: Maryville, IL: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 27, 2026 (9 days left to apply): 034204**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.***\\* Please be prepared to forward your transcripts*****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.Please attach your unofficial transcript along with your resume to your application.\\*This position is covered by the IBEW Local 702 (CIPS)**Hourly Pay:**Grade Step BD 057 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 58.43 USDPosition is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. **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.