Engineer, Clean Energy Transition Strategy and Policy

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• 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

Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. 

About The Position

The Engineer, Clean Energy Transition Strategy and Policy is responsible for supporting Ameren Illinois’ strategic approach to the clean energy transition and innovative initiatives to meet Company, and State clean energy goals.

Ameren Illinois is undergoing a transformation, which will shape the future of the energy industry, and this role is critical to achieving a clean, renewable, affordable, safe and reliable energy portfolio for the Company in alignment with the clean energy goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participate in administering the Ameren Illinois Hosting Capacity Strategy.  Provide impactful data for stakeholder conversations, both internal and external to the organization, to continue to refine and evolve the hosting capacity strategy at the rate of customer interest.
• Engage in the facilitation of Ameren Illinois's Non-Wires Alternatives strategy.  Provide information to drive conversations specific to NWAs to identify strategy refinements and enhancements.
• Work as part of a team to develop, draft, and publish industry leading Flexible Interconnection and DER Orchestration plans that allow for the cost-effective interconnection of DER across the Ameren Illinois service territory.
• Work as part of a team to design and implement an industry leading Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program.
• Support strategies, policies, procedures, and guidelines for safe and reliable DER interconnections to the electric distribution system.
• Assist in the development of continuous improvement of the clean energy strategy and the strategic business planning, by proactively identifying strategies and initiatives that support Ameren Illinois’ clean energy transition. Support and at times take a lead role in implementation of commitments made in grid plan filings specific to clean energy strategy and policy.
• Collaborate with Ameren Illinois' System Planning, Division, Gas T&D, Distribution Automation and Reliability stakeholders to drive forward Ameren's vision and strategies related to the clean energy transition.
• Strengthen, develop, and maintain key relationships with Illinois state energy policy bodies, and other relevant stakeholder groups. Represent Ameren Illinois on state and national committees, trade organizations, and any other relevant external groups.

Qualifications Associate Engineer

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution require. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration preferred.  Two or more years of electric utility distribution or related engineering experience required.

Qualifications Engineer

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution require. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration preferred.  Five or more years of electric utility distribution or related engineering experience required.

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

• Maintain a wide breadth and depth of knowledge about the current trends, emerging issues, policies, political landscape, influential leaders, and best practices pertinent to the overall clean energy transformation landscape, specifically in Illinois. ep abreast of changes in policies (Federal, State, and City) that may impact clean energy projects and strategic initiatives, as well as emerging technologies and innovation opportunities that support the clean energy transition.
• Possess organization, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills. Must have ability to function well in a collaborative, team-building environment. Must be able to work under limited supervision. Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to think strategically required.

Compensation Range:

$69,300.00 - $133,900.00

* 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:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.