Ameren Corporation

Transmission Line Design and Maintenance Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required; EIT certification or commitment to pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required.
  • Prior experience with Transmission Line Maintenance and Tower Light Maintenance strongly preferred.
  • Good analytical, communication, and human relations skills needed.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments/projects with varying deadlines and work effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform design and engineering for transmission line projects meeting safety codes and regulations.
  • Evaluate existing lines for NESC compliance and safety upgrades; provide expert witness testimony as needed.
  • Develop engineering solutions and cost estimates for project budgeting and initial design stages.
  • Prepare project scoping and basis of design documents.
  • Utilize project management tools to track costs, schedules, and project progress.
  • Coordinate project activities with various departments and external stakeholders including contractors and consultants.
  • Facilitate permit acquisition for construction activities.

Benefits

  • Engagement in a structured selection process including interviews and potential assessments.
  • Opportunity for career growth with competitive compensation packages and internal movement.
  • Roles eligible for additional rewards based on individual and company performance.
Full Job Description

About The Position

The Transmission Line Design and Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing design, engineering design studies, maintenance and project management activities for existing/new transmission lines above 100kV.  This position requires handling multiple projects and assignments simultaneously. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Perform design and engineering to establish safe design parameters that meet current design codes, evaluating and selecting structure and material types, designing wood structures, route selections for new lines, developing construction specifications and complete bid documents, directing drawing preparation and providing cost estimates.

  • Design activities shall also include evaluating existing lines for National Electric Safety Code (NESC) compliance, safety guidelines, upgrades and modifications; provide expert witness testimony, and keeping current with latest technology. 

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

  • Develop project scoping documents, basis of design documents and project control documents for projects within and outside of Ameren's service territory.

  • Effectively utilize project management tools and software to manage costs, maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the transmission line design projects.

  • Perform project management responsibilities as necessary for overall project cost and schedule; coordinating activities with other departments and outside companies such as:  real estate, drafting, other engineering groups, line construction crews, contractors, surveying and consulting firms.

  • Perform detailed design and work with drafting to complete drawings, prepare specifications for equipment and construction contracts, finalize cost and schedule estimates, and assist or lead in the planning and coordination of projects as required.

  • Facilitate acquiring permits to perform construction activities.

  • Review external customers plans a specifications to ensure continued safe operation of Ameren's Transmission system.

  • Subject to call-out as required for storm restoration.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university required. EIT certification or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or commitment to actively pursue one in Illinois and/or Missouri required. Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university preferred.

Prior experience with Transmission Line Maintenance and Tower Light Maintenance strongly preferred.

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. Willingness to stay abreast of current design standards and new technologies. Working knowledge of NESC preferred.

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:

Monday September 21, 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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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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