Turbine Engineer - Electrical

Ameren Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Employer-paid benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and execute projects related to generator and exciter systems across the Ameren fleet. The role involves technical leadership, performance testing, and coordinating maintenance activities with various internal teams.

The candidate will contribute to reliability improvements, interface with industry partners, and prepare documentation demonstrating compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of power plant engineering and/or maintenance and operations experience at fossil, nuclear, or combustion turbine energy centers preferred.
• Experience with maintenance and operations of generators/exciters is preferred.
• Pursuit of professional registrations and/or advanced degrees is supported in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions, cost and schedule estimates, maintenance and repair specifications, coordination, liaison, and administrative functions related to fleet wide generator/exciter systems.
• Determine maintenance requirements and operational standards or limits, plan and direct maintenance outages and testing, and coordinate projects involving generator/exciter equipment and related systems.
• Perform testing, validate models and provide documentation to meet all generator/exciter regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering assistance to Ameren Energy Centers and other departments within the company on maintenance and operational issues associated with generator/exciter systems.
• Interface with industry contacts and outside corporations including professional organizations, suppliers, and consultants, on equipment issues and repair practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Generators/Exciters knowledge

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

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.

About The Position

The Engineering position is responsible for developing, planning and executing projects as well as providing technical expertise on generators, exciters and associated electrical equipment designs, equipment inspections, testing and/or repair projects on this equipment within the Ameren fleet.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop engineering solutions, cost and schedule estimates, maintenance and repair specifications, coordination, liaison, and administrative functions related to fleet wide generator/exciter systems.
• Determine maintenance requirements and operational standards or limits, plan and direct maintenance outages and testing, and coordinate projects involving generator/exciter equipment and related systems.
• Perform testing, validate models and provide documentation to meet all generator/exciter regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering assistance to Ameren Energy Centers and other departments within the company on maintenance and operational issues associated with generator/exciter systems.
• Interface with industry contacts and outside corporations including professional organizations, suppliers, and consultants, on equipment issues and repair practices.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and validate capabilities and repair services.
• Monitor industry trends regarding operation and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Develop, review, and implement innovative solutions that improve generator/exciter system performance and reliability.
• Use predictive technologies to help drive equipment maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Initiate and assist with special projects, special studies and reports as required.
• Prepare reports, job requisitions, work orders, and other documents; maintenance of records; and revision of drawings as required.

Subject to significant travel between Ameren generating facilities, extended working hours, nights/weekend/holiday coverage, and travel to vendor facilities to monitor equipment repairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable engineering discipline from an accredited college or university required.
• Five or more years of power plant engineering and/or maintenance and operations experience at fossil, nuclear, or combustion turbine energy centers preferred.
• Experience with maintenance and operations of generators/exciters is preferred.
• Recent graduates with a desire for hands-on learning and drive to understand equipment operations and deliver innovative repair solutions will also be considered.
• In addition to the above qualifications, the following knowledge is beneficial:
• Must possess good analytical, communication, computer, human relations and leadership skills.
• A desire to understand equipment construction, operation, and willingness to implement creative solutions to address chronic issues.
• Pursuit of professional registrations and/or advanced degrees is supported in this role.

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:

$71,100.00 - $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: Saturday October 03, 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.