Transmission Engineering & Construction Supervisor

Ameren; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren is seeking an Engineering and Construction Supervisor (Transmission) to oversee vendor construction of electric transmission lines and substations, and to manage modifications and maintenance of existing facilities.

You will lead onsite field management, coordinate with contractors, ensure safety and quality, and monitor schedules and budgets across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and WPA safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite field management and coordination for electric Transmission projects.
• Works independently in performing all aspects of construction management.
• Initiate and evaluate jobsite safety and quality control procedures; perform observations and audits.
• Maintain daily surveillance of construction activities; interpret specifications to contractor and ensure compliance.
• Facilitate construction progress meetings to ensure safety, quality, schedule and budget; document progress and resolve issues.
• Provide constructability input in planning specifications, schedule, outages and other activities.
• Assist with development of the critical path project schedule to ensure realistic activity duration.
• Complete assessments of project requirements including materials, access, restoration and security.
• Administer working rules, WPA, OSHA and Ameren procedures; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Public relations and liaison with stakeholders for construction work on Ameren projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Contractor coordination

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

About Ameren Transmission

Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.

About Ameren Transmission

Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.

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

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (TRANSMISSION)

About The Position

The Engineering and Construction Supervisor is responsible for oversight and management of vendor based construction of electric transmission line and substation facilities or modifications and maintenance of existing transmission facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide onsite field management and coordination for electric Transmission projects.
• Works independently in performing all aspects of construction management.
• Initiate and evaluate jobsite safety and quality control procedures, address items as necessary. Perform and document safety and quality observations and audits.
• Maintain daily surveillance of construction activities to assess manpower, equipment, tools, material needs. Interpret and convey Ameren provided specifications, drawings and instructions to contractor. Ensure contractor compliance with same.
• Facilitate regular construction progress meetings to ensure contractor adherence to safety, quality, schedule, scope and budget. Document and provide progress reports of same. Address issues identified to resolve safety issues, cost overruns or schedule delays. Identify and resolve change requests.
• Provide constructability expertise in planning and review of specifications, schedule, outage planning and other activities to assure successful project completion and effective utilization of construction materials, resources and techniques.
• Assist the Project Manager and other project stakeholders with development of the critical path project schedule to ensure realistic and achievable construction activity duration and sequence.
• Complete a detailed assessment of project requirements, including but not limited to: material, construction access and restoration, construction techniques and jobsite security prior to contractor mobilization.
• Administer job working rules, workman’s protection assurance (WPA), OSHA and environmental regulations, and ongoing Ameren operating procedures.
• Provide public relations and liaison between various parties and external stakeholder as required for construction work on Ameren projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineer License, PMP Certification, CCM and/or CPC preferred. Five or more years of transmission, distribution or project management experience is required. Supervisory or team/contractor leadership experience preferred

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Knowledge of materials, methods and tools in the construction and maintenance of electric Transmission and Distribution facilities. Knowledge of general construction processes, principles and activities. Strong leadership, management, analytical, communication and human relations skills. Must be adaptable and flexible. Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to influence safe behaviors of contractors and others. The Engineering and Construction Supervisor works during normal business hours in an office and field environment. Overnight travel may be required multiple days per week, depending on location of construction projects. Subject to call-out and overtime as required for emergency storm restoration and project work.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$88,500.00 - $172,200.00

• 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:

Wednesday September 16, 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.