Ameren Corporation

Substation Relay Technician

Ameren Corporation$121K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology required (Unofficial transcript necessary for application)
  • Valid driver's license mandatory
  • Availability for overtime and emergency callouts required
  • High level of computer literacy expected
  • Knowledge of data communication protocols like Modbus and DNP 3 preferred
  • Experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environments is a must
  • Willingness to comply with 25 mile domicile requirement

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and test protective and control relays
  • Maintain internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers
  • Set up and manage SCADA systems and RTUs
  • Perform high voltage switching operations
  • Provide support through various electrical maintenance tasks

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance
  • Diverse benefits package for regular full-time employees
  • Membership with IBEW Local 702 for labor representation
  • Potential for professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Install, commission, test and maintain the following equipment:

Electro-mechanical and microprocessor based protective and control relays.

Internal circuitry on high voltage transformers and circuit breakers.

SCADA (supervisory and telemetry) RTUs.

Perform high voltage switching and other duties that support primary duties.

To help us review your qualifications, please include transcripts with your application.
Note: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage. Official transcripts are not required at this time


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology (Unofficial Transcript required to consider application)
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Availability for overtime and emergency callouts.
  • High level of computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of data communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP 3) a plus.
  • Prior experience in electric and gas utility or high voltage industrial environment.
  • Must be willing to meet the 25 mile domicile requirement.


Please attach your unofficial transcript along with your resume to your application.

*This position is covered by the IBEW Local 702 (CIPS-Shawnee).

Hourly Pay:
Grade Step HA 102 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 58.43 USD

Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

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).

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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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