Ameren Corporation

Distribution Design Consultant

Ameren Corporation$74K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Engineering)
  • 5 years of relevant experience in utility distribution line design or construction
  • Experience with GIS mapping, cost estimation, and surveying
  • Strong decision-making, communication, and human relations skills
  • Knowledge of electric/gas standards and basic mechanical skills

Responsibilities

  • Obtain customer approvals and easements for construction contracts
  • Conduct field inspections and prepare labor/material estimates
  • Design jobs according to company standards
  • Maintain partnerships with marketing to identify implementation opportunities
  • Handle special requests as assigned

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
About The Position The Distribution Design Consultant position is primarily responsible for technical design, estimating and system improvements regarding construction on utility distribution lines. Key responsibilities include: Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare appropriate contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records. 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. Recognize and refer opportunities for implementation of Company marketing programs by maintaining a partnership with marketing functions. Accept and handle special requests, as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Associate'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. Directly relevant experience includes utility distribution line design or construction, GIS mapping, cost estimation or control, surveying, engineering or design experience, construction, construction inspection, project management, etc). In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Good decision-making, communication, and human relations skills. Knowledge of electric and/or gas 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: $74,800.00 - $115,900.00 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: Thursday July 30, 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).

Ameren Corporation Careers

Join Ameren Corporation, a leading energy company, where innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and sustainability power our future. At Ameren, we’re more than just an energy company. We’re a vital community partner dedicated to powering the quality of life for millions across the United States.

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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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