Program Specialist Energy Efficiency

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.

• Monitor the performance of contractors responsible for the implementation and operation of Energy Efficiency.
• Oversee the coordination of selecting, onboarding, and contracting with external resources (subcontractors and vendors) committed to successful program execution.
• Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders involved in approving and overseeing external vendors.
• Maintain an appropriate positive and mutually beneficial business relationship with business, professional groups, and industry allies in support of Ameren Illinois’ Energy Efficiency objectives.
• Assist in the development and execution of business processes and strategies to increase Energy Efficiency participation among Ameren Illinois customers.
• Drive cost efficiency with external vendors through coordinating Requests for Proposals, direct negotiations, and market research.
• Track program metrics.  Prepare status reports to accurately monitor progress against program objectives, timelines, budgets and goals.
• Stay current with ongoing trends in energy efficiency and demand response.
• Occasional day trips within Ameren Illinois' territory and occasional overnight travel are required.

Compensation Range:

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.