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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.

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 The Position

The Engineer is responsible for coordinating special projects in conjunction with the Transmission Operations Supervisor (TOS) and Transmission Dispatchers. Aid in directing the overall Major Electric Transmission System Operations for the purpose of maintaining overall system integrity and economy in the safe operation of the major transmission system, in accordance with Ameren, FERC, and NERC Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Regulations. The Engineer will also be responsible for internal processes/programs within Transmission Operations and be able to train others on their usage.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with the TOS in operating the equipment under the Jurisdictional and Functional Control of Transmission Operations.
• Reviewing transmission switching, including special switching techniques for EHV switching, protection of system load and generation, and allocation of switching between the Transmission Dispatchers.
• Confirming next day Transmission outages, arranging switching personnel and ensuring Worker's Protection Assurance (WPA) is set up correctly.
• Coordinate Company operations with adjacent “Entities Responsible for the Reliability of the Interconnected System (ERRIS)", NERC, Regional Reliability Entities such as SERC, and Ameren’s Reliability Coordinator (MISO).
• Schedule short term equipment outages and determine restoration procedures to be utilized with regard to system capacity needs, and overall system efficiency.
• Perform technical system studies which may involve digital computers, load flow analysis, and other system analysis tools.
• Work to coordinate repairs on defective transmission equipment.
• Nuclear plant coordination for transmission outages and changes to their NPOA/NPIR agreements.
• Update and review Ameren procedures in regard to NERC standards.
• Create documentation for evidence of NERC standards compliance in conjunction with the Sr. Transmission Technical Advisor.
• Review, update and create training lessons for TOS and TDs on internal processes or software.
• Evaluate system alarms and events to identify and notify the TOS.
• Identify issues or alarms that require expert analysis from other company personnel (System Relay Services, Transmission Maintenance, and Substation Maintenance) and utilize these experts. Coordinate responses to make determination of best course of action to maintain system reliability, while maintaining public and employee safety.
• Monitor the Energy Management System / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (EMS/SCADA) for proper operation.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required; Electrical Engineering is preferred. Relevant engineering experience is preferred (e.g., power engineering focusing on transmission, generation, and/or distribution systems).

The candidate must maintain obtain NERC System Operator Certification within one year of hire. The candidate must also successfully pass a NERC Cyber Security Background Check.

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

• Project engineering experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with conflicting priorities and stressful situations in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of generation methods and equipment and transmission systems/equipment, utilizing that knowledge to act accordingly.
• Knowledge of MISO (Midcontinent ISO) operational reliability practices and SERC (NERC regional reliability entity) supplements and their respective policies utilizing that knowledge to act accordingly.
• A working knowledge of MISO’s real-time and next day energy markets and market related operations and the Transmission Operations Supervisor role and impact there on.
• Knowledge of interconnected system operations, emergency operations, restoration procedures, generation methods, operating reserve requirements, voltage and VAR control and power flows.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers and analytical methods to analyze various operational problems.
• Knowledge of EMS / SCADA and/or industrial control systems and processes.
• Competency in Transmission specific computer applications.

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:

$71,100.00 - $172,200.00* 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:

Tuesday July 28, 2026

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.