Ameren Corporation

Distribution Design Consultant

Ameren Corporation$71K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum one year of relevant experience in utility distribution design or construction.
  • Experience in GIS mapping, cost estimation, or project management is beneficial.
  • Strong decision-making and communication skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of electric standards and distribution systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main contact for customer projects from start to finish.
  • Manage design projects of various complexities independently.
  • Process customer service applications and provide rate and technical information.
  • Secure required customer approvals and prepare necessary documents.
  • Ensure compliance of installations with company specifications through inspections.
  • Conduct field inspections and provide estimates for construction projects.
  • Collaborate with marketing to identify opportunities for implementing programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
  • Potential for involvement in storm assessment and restoration efforts.
  • A chance to engage in diverse projects requiring independent and team work.
  • Training and development resources may be available.
Full Job Description

About The Position

​​​​TheDistribution Design positionis primarily responsible for customer service,technical design, estimating,and system improvements regarding construction on utility distribution lines.​​​

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Operate as the Primary Point of Contact for customer driven work from inception through completion of construction. 

  • Work independently and on design projects of all complexity. 

  • Process and monitor customer applications for service, providing customer with information on rates, charges, programs, service requirements, and other technical expertise as required 

  • Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare appropriate contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records.   

  • Work with customers, electricians, do it yourselfers, and homeowners to ensure that electrical installations are compliant with Ameren Missouri specifications, including inspection of customer installed facilities.   

  • Make field inspections and prepare material and labor estimates and all plats and drawings for proposed construction, rehabilitation, relocation, or maintenance of company-owned facilities.  

  • Design all jobs in accordance with Company standards, or seeking approved Standard Deviations when required 

  • Recognize and refer opportunities for implementation of Company marketing programs by maintaining a partnership with marketing functions.  

  • Provide support for storm assessment / restoration efforts. 

  • Occasional overnight stays may be necessary. 

  • Accept and handle special requests, as assigned. 

 

Qualifications

Distribution Design Specialist
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year of relevant experience (e.g., utility distribution line design or construction, GIS mapping, cost estimation or control, surveying, engineering or design experience, construction or construction inspection, project management, negotiation for easements) is required; or Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years relevant experience is required.
Five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Distribution Design Consultant

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline (e.g.,Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, etc.) and 5 years of directly relevant experience is required(e.g.,utility distribution line design or construction, GIS mapping, cost estimation or control, surveying, engineering or design experience, construction, construction inspection, project management, etc.).Associate's Degree and 7 years of directly relevant experience maybe considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
 

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

 

​​​​Good decision-making, communication, and human relations skills. Knowledge of electric standards, procedures and distribution systems preferred.  Basic mechanical skills.​​​ 

 

 

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. 

 

Subject to emergency call-out and duty supervisor responsibilities. Considerable walking over rough terrain. 

Compensation Range:

$71,100.00 - $115,900.00

* 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 14, 2026

About Ameren Corporation

Ameren Corporation (Ameren) is a utility holding company. The Company’s principal subsidiaries are Union Electric Company (Ameren Missouri) and Ameren Illinois Company (Ameren Illinois). The Company's segments include Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. Ameren Missouri operates a rate-regulated electric generation, transmission and distribution business, and a rate-regulated natural gas transmission and distribution business in Missouri. Ameren Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric and natural gas transmission and distribution business in Illinois. AER consists of non-rate-regulated operations, including Ameren Energy Generating Company (Genco), AmerenEnergy Resources Generating Company (AERG) and Ameren Energy Marketing Company (Marketing Company). In December 2013, the Company announced that it has completed the divestiture of its merchant generation business, formerly known as Ameren Energy Resources Company, LLC (AER).

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Learn more about Ameren Corporation
Size
9,116 employees
Market Cap
$23 billion
Industry
Net Income
$871 million
Founded
1881
5 Year Trend
+1%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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