Transmission Electrical Designer I

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Job summary

Ameren Services is seeking an Electrical Designer I to support transmission substations and related facilities. You will draft detailed drawings from preliminary designs and maintain CAD files in the drawing management system.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years CAD experience or 3 years CAD-related work, and an EEI aptitude test. A valid driver’s license is required; field site work and training are included.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass the EEI Technical Aptitude test (up to two retakes).
• Two years as a CAD Technician or three years CAD-related work.
• Associates Degree in design drafting, CAD technology, or related field.
• At least 9 credit hours in electrical design/engineering.
• Complete Electrical Designer I training with at least 80% on evaluation.
• Transfers/new hires must complete evaluation within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare finished drawings from preliminary designs, diagrams, layouts, sketches, notes, specifications, or verbal instructions.
• Make study drawings and assist with electrical drawings in project development.
• Determine wire sizes, conduit sizes, etc.
• Create wiring diagrams from schematics.
• Prepare schedules and bills of materials.
• Occasionally check drawings of other CAD staff.
• Mentor or train others in the department.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Education

Associates Degree in design drafting or CAD technology

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical Designer I training

Job description

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Position(s): 1

Hourly Rate Range: $33.53 - $41.89

Revision Date: 2/29/2016

Area/Div: 0117

DUTIES:

Under indirect and intermittent supervision, to do all levels of drafting work on which the general design has been established, on construction and rehabilitation projects on transmission substations, service buildings and other Company transmission properties; and to do related work as required. In the connection to perform details of work, such as:

Prepare finished drawings from preliminary designs, diagrams, layouts, sketches, notes, specifications, or verbal instructions.

Make study drawings, modify wiring drawings and assist with other electrical drawings in the development of a construction project.

Make simple calculations or use tables or determine wire sizes, conduit sizes, etc.

Make wiring diagrams from schematics.

Prepare schedules, bills of materials, etc.

Occasionally, check drawings of other Electrical Designer I or CAD Technicians.

Assist in department training program as a mentor, trainer or other assigned by supervision.

Occasionally, obtain detailed information in the field, usually accompanied by a Supervisor, Electrical Designer II or others.

Maintain and update information in the electronic drawing management system.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality and accuracy in updating and maintaining CAD drawings and to standards of the work he/she checks.

For care to prevent errors in field measurements taken by him/her.

Responsible for safe, prudent, efficient and effective use of Company resources.

Conduct self in efficient and effective manner.

CONTACTS:

Supervisors, engineers, construction personnel, other Company departments in connection with work performed, outside companies (if requested) in acquiring information for the maintenance of Ameren drawings.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily in an office environment, however when on field trips or assigned to a special on-site project they may be subject to the usual conditions existing in switchyards, substations or other buildings, and subject to outdoor weather conditions. When in the field the employee must wear personal protective equipment as required.

HAZARDS:

Subject to those hazards incidental to visiting construction projects, switchyards, substations and other buildings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Successfully pass the Company’s EEI Technical Aptitude test. If an aptitude test is failed on the employee’s initial effort, it may be retaken after a one-month waiting period, but not to be taken more than once per job posting. Only two retakes will be permitted.

Two years as a CAD Technician or three years outside the Company in CAD related work.

Satisfactory completion of an Associate’s Degree in in design drafting, computer aided drafting or other drafting technology at an accredited university, college or junior college.

Satisfactory completion of at least 9 credit hours in the field of electrical design, electrical engineering or other study of electrical technology at an accredited university, college or junior college.

Successfully complete the department Electrical Designer I training program and score at least an 80% on the department Electrical Designer I evaluation.

Employees transferring from another department or new hires for this job classification shall complete the Electrical Designer I Training Evaluation within the first six (6) months of becoming an Electrical Designer I. Employees who do not score 80% or greater on the Electrical Designer I Training Evaluation shall be disqualified.

Ameren employees transferring from another department or new hires for this job classification who have taken Electrical AC/DC from an accredited college, University, or Junior College within the last two years may satisfy the Company AC/DC test with a score of 80% or greater. Failure to pass the test will be require the employee to enroll in the Company AC/DC course and pass the Company AC/DC test with a score of 80% or greater within one year of employment. Failure to complete the Company AC/DC course will result in disqualification.

OTHER:

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation in appropriate circumstances when consistent with applicable law.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step JB 020 Step 1 of 9 - 33.53 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 2 of 9 - 34.27 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 3 of 9 - 34.90 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 4 of 9 - 36.04 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 5 of 9 - 37.30 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 6 of 9 - 38.23 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 7 of 9 - 39.59 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 8 of 9 - 40.86 USD

Grade Step JB 020 Step 9 of 9 (Top Step) - 41.89 USD

Position 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:

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.