About Us

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

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 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 The Position

Work with a team of transmission planning engineers to achieve the optimum development of the Ameren transmission system; ensure compliance with relevant NERC Reliability Standards; represent Ameren’s interests and shape policy development in the ISO, RRO, and ERO arenas; and execute transmission planning duties in support of other departments or areas. Develop expertise in the power system analysis field, perform special studies, and participate in research as assigned.

Key responsibilities include:

Perform power-flow, short-circuit, stability, reliability, and facility addition studies of the Ameren transmission system and interconnected transmission systems.Use computer modeling to assess system adequacy and to identify future needs for system improvements. Determine the optimum size, configuration, and timing of new transmission facilities or upgrades to existing facilities.Perform economic analyses to evaluate transmission upgrade and expansion alternatives.Work with others inside and outside of Ameren to reach consensus on transmission upgrades, additions, and new interconnections. Issue engineering documents to communicate conceptual design and initiate detailed design and construction.Participate in studies required to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and Ameren Transmission Planning Criteria.Participate in NERC and Regional (SERC) standards development and compliance activities.Represent Ameren’s interest in committees or working groups associated with MISO, SERC, NERC, and other entities.Provide leadership to committees or groups as needed.Perform special studies and participate in activities related to development of MISO Transmission Expansion Plans.Perform generator interconnection studies and identify system upgrades or additions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university required, preferably with an emphasis in power systems.  Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.  Professional Engineer (P.E.) license also preferred.  Experience in transmission planning preferred.

*Technical Career Path Level depends upon applicant's credentials.

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

Good analytical, project management, communications and human relations skills required. Ability to lead and/or work effectively as part of a team. Must be adaptable, flexible and able to handle multiple, concurrent work assignments.

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.

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Compensation Range:

$69,300.00 - $168,000.00

* 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:

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.