Engineer

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. 

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 The Position

The Engineer, Ameren Illinois Meter Engineering is responsible for providing technical support and direction to meter shop metering personnel, field technicians, and non-metering department organizations; evaluating metering procedures, standards, and equipment for use on the Ameren system; and managing testing programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Continuously monitor Ameren current and developing technologies to ensure that metering equipment used by Ameren metering is technologically current, cost efficient, and safe.
• Provide technical support and training to meter shop personnel and Gas Tech. Services field personnel on metering equipment, standards and procedures.
• Provide technical support and training on metering related topics to non-metering department organizations involved in the process of producing a timely and accurate bill.
• Support gas metering activities associated with gas AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). This will include responsibilities associated with module software, hardware testing, troubleshooting and interfacing with vendors.
• Identify, track, and resolve field metering issues.
• Support data analytics associated with AMI
• Support others in efforts to maintain adequate inventories of various metering equipment.
• Provide technical direction for metering equipment, standards, and procedures used by Ameren metering.
• Respond to field and meter shop personnel inquiries and concerns regarding metering equipment, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with gas metering related regulatory compliance matters and responses to ICC data requests.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or General Engineering (other engineering disciplines acceptable depending upon qualifications) from an accredited college or university required. E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred. Experience with gas metering design, operation, or maintenance a plus. Experience with cellular or radio communications a plus. Experience with electronic instrumentation a plus.

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

Mechanical aptitude required. Good problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills required. Proficiency with OFFICE software required. Knowledge of energy measurement required. Must be adaptable and flexible. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and also independently required. Travel within the Ameren Illinois Company service territory is expected. This position may assist with major gas system outages.

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

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:

* 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.