Distribution Engineer

Company: Ameren
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
About The Position
The Distribution Engineer performs system planning and circuit analysis of distribution circuits 15kV and below and develops remediation plans as needed; performs project engineering and project management duties in order to complete plans, designs, cost estimates, and construction of electric distribution facilities with emphasis on safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This position has the ability to work hybrid with three days in the office and two days at home after sufficient training has been completed. It is not required to live in the town of the job posting but living within a reasonable distance of the office location is required.
Key responsibilities include:

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  Plan, design, cost estimate, budget and manage projects related to new business, reliability, government highway or local road projects, system growth, and essential maintenance for the electric systems..
  
  
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  Provide engineering assistance and technical support to field engineering representatives and other Region personnel. Performs power quality/trouble shooting analysis for customers' facilities.
  
  
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  Meets with residential and commercial customers, architects, contractors, and other appropriate contacts to determine actions needed to fulfill customers' requests. Provide customers with information regarding rates, lighting, wiring, NEC, and NESC code interpretations, and other service requirements and needs.
  
  
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  Perform engineering and design of electric extensions or modifications in response to customer service requests, including: determining the impact of additional loads on the existing electric distribution system; securing of permits and rights-of-way; and performing post-construction follow-up.
  
  
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  Prepare load analysis for electric distribution substations and feeders and develop remediation plans for facilities that warrant corrective action.
  
  
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  Perform work within various company computer systems, such as DOJM, MAXIMO, MV90, EADMS, CSS, SYNERGI, Load Analysis, OAS and ESRI MAP VIEWER.
  
  
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  Work with region team members to enhance safety, reliability, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
  
  
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  Facilitate the installation of Renewable Energy Resources projects from 25kW to 5MW on the distribution system. Perform engineering analysis to allow seamless integration into the electric system and achieve a sustainable energy future.
  
  
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  Contribute to the development and implementation of department and region goals. Identify and implement improvements in processes and operations to control costs and improve productivity.
  
  
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  Emergency call-out for storm restoration.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
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    Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred, other engineering disciplines acceptable depending upon qualifications) from an accredited college or university required.
    
    
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    Completion of power-related courses in college is preferred.
    
    
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    E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
    
    
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    Electrical engineering and project management experience preferred, but will consider recent graduates.
    
    
    In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will
    demonstrate:
    Must be self-starter with attention to detail and possess problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and human relation skills. Must have good analytical skills, and advanced computer skills. Must be adaptable and flexible, ability to work effectively as part of a team and also independently.
    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.
    Our workforce is dedicated to keeping the lights on and the gas flowing - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That same kind of dedication and longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has helped us build an "All-In" supportive and accepting diverse culture where opinions are shared in an environment where all are respected and the best solutions are put into action.
    Our vision is "Leading the Way to a Sustainable Energy Future" and our mission is "To Power the Quality of Life." Our company values include safety and security, integrity, respect, diversity equity and inclusion, accountability, stewardship, teamwork and a commitment to excellence. Our "All-In" culture reflects how we care, serve with passion, deliver for customers, communities and shareholders and win together.
    Ameren's co-workers spend thousands of hours each year giving back to their communities. The company supports their donations of time through a Dollars for Doers program and also offers a Matching Grant program for donations made to postsecondary schools.
    Ameren has an unwavering commitment to sustainability. That includes how we perform as a steward of the environment, how we manage our relationships with customers, communities and workforce and provide robust governance and oversight of our practices. We are committed to clean energy. The company has established a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2045 across all its operations in Missouri and Illinois. In addition, Ameren laid out plans for its largest-ever expansion of clean wind and solar generation that maintains the reliability and affordability that customers have come to expect. Interim carbon emissions goals include a 50% reduction by 2030 and an 85% reduction by 2040, from 2005 levels.
    St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric transmission business in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. For more information, visit Ameren.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3228409-1&h=4163191186&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameren.com%2F&a=Ameren.com) , or follow us on Twitter at @AmerenCorp , Facebook.com/AmerenCorp , or LinkedIn.com/company/Ameren .
    Ameren is committed to equal employment opportunities and 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 applicable law.

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