Supervisor, Distribution Design

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 Supervisor, Distribution Design is primarily responsible for managing and leading Engineers and Field Engineering Representatives in support of producing electric distribution and electric sub-transmission for crew construction, in accordance with Ameren Standards.

Key responsibilities include:

· Ensure outstanding safety results by actively serving on Safety Committees, leading weekly Department Safety Meetings, conducting field inspections of Engineers and Field Engineering Representatives, and utilizing all proper personal protective equipment.

· Review quality and accuracy of field notes and designs and work with Engineers, Field Engineering Representatives, construction supervisors, and field employees to resolve issues identified. Verify adherence to all Ameren Standards and policies and the Ameren Illinois’ Standards and Qualifications.

· Actively participate in performing engineering analysis to make recommendations and manage projects to improve SAIFI, CAIDI, and CEMI.

· Review the monthly Focus and customer satisfaction scores for the division and identify opportunities for improvement.

· Perform distribution planning and engineering analysis of sub-transmission and distribution systems in order to identify capacity or operational deficiencies. Participate in the creation and presentation of the annual Load Analysis Meeting and develop projects to correct and improve the safe and reliable operation of systems.

· Review the physical condition of sub-transmission and distribution systems and make engineering recommendations for the replacement of obsolete or inadequate facilities. Effectively utilize and provide technical support relating to the use of the energy delivery business systems.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of Division III and function goals. Identify and implement improvements in Division III operations designed to control costs and improve productivity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, GIS, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field plus five or more years of relevant experience (e.g., engineering, design or construction experience on electric or gas distribution lines, GIS, Computer-Aided Drafting, or distributed generation interconnections like solar and wind) required OR an Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, GIS, Computer-Aided Drafting, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field and seven years of relevant experience required. Nine years of relevant experience may be considered without required Bachelor's or Associate's degree.

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

Ability to analyze data; proficiency with MS Office applications suite; proficiency with OAS, DEW and DOJM systems; knowledge of Ameren Gas and Electric standards; understanding of Ameren Illinois Utilities’ Standards and Qualifications; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assess