Ameren

Distribution Planning & Asset Performance Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationSaint Louis/Missouri
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 028783

      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

      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.

      About The Position

      The Engineer works collaboratively with Division Engineering, Design, Construction, Operating and Maintenance workgroups to identify, justify and initiate projects for optimum electric distribution system development, and provides various technical support. Work location is primarily in Ameren’s St. Louis corporate office, although field visits and inspections are periodically required.

      Key responsibilities include:

      · Develop and maintain expertise in using computer modeling techniques to perform power flow, fault level, reliability and power quality assessments for Ameren’s electric distribution system.

      · Perform system studies to assess electric distribution system adequacy and to identify the optimum size, configuration and timing of necessary system upgrades.

      · Develop conceptual design alternatives for electrical distribution facility upgrades, perform comparative economic analyses, collaborate with other workgroups to reach consensus, and issue engineering documents to initiate design and construction.

      · Develop operating information which serves as a knowledge base for responding to various contingency conditions on the electric distribution system.

      · Provide support to operating groups in response to specific contingency conditions, including the impact of planned facility outages.

      · Participate in the restoration of electric service during major storm response efforts by serving in a support role, such as a Damage Assessor to perform site assessment duties.

      · Participate in research activities as needed.

      Qualifications

      Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university is required, preferably with an emphasis in power. Professional Engineer License, or an active commitment to obtain one, is required. Three or more years power system analysis or related fields preferred.

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

      Knowledge of personal computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio) is required. Knowledge of corporate computer applications (OAS, CSS, DOJM) and PSS/E is also preferred. Must possess good analytical, decision making, communication, organization and human relations skills, and be able to interact effectively with various stakeholders to reach consensus. The successful applicant must also possess initiative and a sense of ownership / pride in their areas of responsibility.

      * Technical career path level depends upon applicant’s credentials.

      Additional Information

      Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

      If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

      Tuesday August 13, 2024

      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.

  • About the company

      Ameren Corporation is an American power company created December 31, 1997, by the merger of St.