Civil Engineer (Transmission Substations)

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 parentalleave and family caregiver leave

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

The Civil Engineer performs civil design in support of projects, engineering studies, engineering design calculations, and project management activities for the maintenance and renovation of existing or construction of new transmission substations and facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop engineering solutions, cost and schedule estimates and preliminary designs associated with initial development and budgeting of projects.

• Perform detailed civil and/or structural design and work with the Drafting Group to complete drawings.

• Prepare specifications for site development design, which includes grading of 3 acre - 10 acre substation pads. Drainage design, which includes stormwater detention modeling, storm sewer & underdrain systems, and pipe culvert analysis. Access road design, which includes layout of 100 foot - mile long roadways. Foundation design of concrete drilled piers and spread footings. Experience in the following commercial software applications is preferred: AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoTurn, HydroCAD, CulvertMaster, FlowMaster, LPILE.

• Develop construction specifications and complete bid documents, direct drawing preparation and assist in providing cost estimates.

• Assist or lead in the planning and oversight/management of projects.

• Coordinate design activities with other departments and outside companies such as: real estate, drafting, other engineering groups, environmental services, construction crews, contractors, surveying and consulting firms.

• Facilitate acquiring permits to perform construction activities.

• Perform site visits during design and construction activities to ensure quality control.

• Present projects in public information workshops and to government and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university required. Applicant must have taken and passed (or awaiting results from) the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required. Two or more years of experience in civil engineering is preferred. New graduates will be considered

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

Good analytical, communications and human relations skills required. Must be able to handle multiple assignments/projects with varying completion dates and effectively prioritize. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.

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.

* Salary and career level dependent upon individual credentials.

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.