Distribution Design Associate

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 parentalleave and family caregiver leave

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

About The Position
The Distribution Design Associate is a field engineering position with approximately 75% of the time spent in the field. There is daily travel to field locations and occasional overnight travel depending on project location and schedule. The Distribution Design Associate is responsible for collecting field data and is the primary connection between customers, field conditions and the central design centers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide field engineering services on customer requests and projects generated internally, such as reliability, planning and replacement.
• Perform onsite field visits to evaluate electric distribution and gas system project locations, capturing accurate measurements, sketches, photos, and site observations.
• Document existing conditions, customer requirements, and field constraints, producing clear and complete field notes for use by centralized design teams.
• Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare and execute service contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal engineering/design centers, while interpreting field conditions and ensuring project requirements are fully understood.
• Support customerrequested service projects by validating scope, identifying potential constructability issues, and confirming field feasibility.
• Coordinate with operating centers, construction resources, and engineering personnel to support timely project execution.
• Maintain consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders to support customer satisfaction and project clarity.
• Enter, update, and track project information using company systems to ensure accurate records and job progression.
• Adhere to company safety standards, policies, and procedures while working independently in field environments.
• Provide excellent customer service to contribute to the customer satisfaction goals of Ameren Illinois.
• Participate in and successfully complete required training programs and testing to maintain role qualifications.
• Assist team members and operating centers as needed to support overall workload and business priorities.

Qualifications
Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field preferred.
Three years relevant utility industry experience (e.g., design or construction experience on electric or gas distribution lines, experience with distributed generation interconnections like solar and wind, field operational experience working with utility contractors, customer representatives or construction personnel) may be considered without required Associates degree.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Knowledge of electric and gas standards, procedures and distribution systems; attention to detail; strong customer focus; decisiveness and good judgment; continuous improvement and quality mindset and approach; good written and verbal communication skills; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

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.

Compensation Range:

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.