Substation Design Engineer

About the role

The Engineer is responsible for engineering design, project management, and technical support for projects relating to new and existing Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations (typically involving voltages up to 138kV). Key responsibilities include: Establish basic design parameters, writing and evaluating material and construction specifications, direct drawing preparation, and perform cost/benefit analyses. Project management activities including responsibility for overall project cost and scheduling; coordinating activities related to real estate, purchasing, drafting, construction, operating, and related engineering groups associated with projects. The position requires simultaneously handling multiple projects with varying completion dates. Technical support activities include providing consulting services to other groups in matters relating to Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations. With an increased interest in green energy and renewables, engineers will be working with solar and other DER customers on projects that will integrate these new clean energy sources into Ameren's existing grid.

Requirements

• In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Additional Information:
• Substation Design Engineers have the ability to take advantage of Ameren's flexible work schedule. This position also allows employees to work from home as part of a hybrid remote work policy.
• Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
• *Salary depends upon individual credentials, experience, and position market pay level. Incumbents currently in the existing or similar career path will be considered only as lateral transfe
• 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.
• If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
• Tuesday June 30, 2026

Benefits

Additional Information

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

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