Ameren Corporation

Electrical Engineer

Ameren Corporation$71K — $172K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required
  • Energy Center experience preferred
  • Experience with distributed control systems and/or programmable logic control is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills and computer proficiency required
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities are essential

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering studies to enhance Energy Center reliability, performance, and safety
  • Conduct field inspections and provide preventive maintenance recommendations
  • Ensure compliance with various codes and safety standards
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies using system resources
  • Support Plant Reliability Optimization and Corrective Action programs
  • Prepare engineering solutions and project documentation
  • Interact with vendors and internal departments

Benefits

  • Medical coverage starting on the hire date
  • Fully employer-paid cash balance pension plan
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match
  • At least 15 days of paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays
  • Paid parental and family caregiver leave
Full Job Description
About The Position

The Engineer provides engineering support in all phases of maintenance, operations, design, and modifications at all Ameren Energy Centers.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Perform engineering studies to improve Energy Center reliability, performance, efficiency, and safety.
  • Perform field inspections, monitor operation, provide preventive maintenance recommendations, and provide information to optimize maintenance activities on assigned equipment.
  • Implement various codes and standards to assure Energy Center is in compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations.
  • Utilize Energy Center and outside resources as the System Owner for assigned equipment to implement continuous improvement.
  • Optimize reliability and cost through the use of predictive technologies, PI system (Plant Information Monitoring and Data Storage System) industry associations and Energy Center personnel resources.
  • Actively support various programs such as Plant Reliability Optimization (PRO) and the Corrective Action Program (CAP).
  • Follow and support Design Control and other Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for development of engineering solutions, estimates of cost and schedule, maintenance and repair specifications, in coordination and liaison with operating and maintenance groups at the Energy Centers.
  • Responsible for the preparation of required reports, job requisitions, work orders, and other documents; maintenance of records; and revision of drawings.
  • Implement Computer technologies to use Energy Center facilities in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Interact with assigned system related vendors and other groups within Ameren Company.


Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable engineering discipline from an accredited college or university required. Energy Center experience preferred. Distributed control system and/or programmable logic control experience will be considered a plus for potential job candidates.

*Technical career path level depends upon applicant's credentials.

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

Good analytical, human relations, written and oral communication skills, and computer experience required. Ability to work overtime and take off-hour call-outs as necessary in order to support Energy Center operations is required. Travel between energy centers across Missouri and the Power Operations Services office in the St. Louis area required.

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.

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 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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