Transmission Engineering & Construction Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren Transmission is seeking an Engineering and Construction Supervisor (Transmission) to oversee vendor-based construction of electric transmission lines and substation facilities. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and adherence to schedule and budget, with field management and contractor coordination.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with PE, PMP, CCM, or CPC preferred, and have five or more years in transmission, distribution, or project management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer License, PMP/CCM/CPC preferred.
• Five+ years in transmission, distribution or project management is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite field management and coordination for electric Transmission projects.
• Lead construction management activities and supervise contractor performance.
• Ensure safety, quality and adherence to schedule and budget through regular meetings and observations.
• Interpret Ameren specifications, drawings and instructions for contractors and ensure compliance.
• Support project scheduling, resource planning and change requests as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE/PMP/CCM/CPC preferred

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.

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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.