Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. The Substation Design Engineer is responsible for engineering design, project management, and technical support for projects relating to new and existing Bulk, Distribution, and Customer Substations.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required
- Proficiency in use of computers
- Good analytical, communication and human relations skills
- Capacity to work on major project teams
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments/projects
- Completion of Power Option classes as part of college coursework preferred
- Electrical background (e.g., college coursework or work experience) is preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or active commitment to obtain one is preferred
- Prefer applicants with Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification
- Substation or related equipment design, option or maintenance experience preferred
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
Ameren is a delivery company that specializes in natural gas and electric distribution, as well as electric transmission services. It was founded in 1881, and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://ameren.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Ameren has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 8 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.