Engineer – Subtransmission Planning

Ameren

Engineer developing electric subtransmission systems for Ameren. Collaborating with teams on design, safety, and reliability studies.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeCollinsville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,100 - $172,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power systems analysis, utilizing tools such as PSSE and PSCAD to evaluate system performance and optimize facility configurations. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are essential for effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders.

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Power Systems AnalysisPSSEFundamentals of Engineering (FE) CertificationElectrical Engineering DegreeAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Power Flow StudiesLoad ForecastingEngineering Document PreparationComputer Modeling TechniquesEconomic AnalysisContingency Condition ResponseDER Hosting Capacity AssessmentEngineering Report PreparationTechnical SupportSystem Load Evaluation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsHuman Relations SkillsInitiativeOwnership

Tools & Technologies

PSSEPSCADMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) RegistrationFundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification

Industry Keywords

Electric Subtransmission SystemDER (Distributed Energy Resources)Non-Wire Alternative (NWA)TransmissionEngineering Planning Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop conceptual design for new facilities, collaborate with other workgroups to reach consensus, and issue engineering documents to initiate design and construction.
Establishes, communicates, and reinforces expectations for superior personnel safety performance.
Prepare load & DER forecasts and perform power flow and reliability studies for the Ameren power delivery and electric subtransmission system.
Develop and maintain expertise in power systems analysis utilizing PSSE and other tools.
Perform special studies and participate in research as needed.
Use computer modeling techniques and engineering expertise to assess electric subtransmission system adequacy and to identify the optimum size, configuration, DER hosting capacity, and timing of changes to facilities.
Support economic analyses to evaluate project alternatives including non-wire-alternative (NWA) solutions.
Develop operating information which serves as a knowledge base for responding to various contingency conditions on the power delivery system including Transmission.
Provide support to operating groups in responding to specific contingency conditions, including the impact of planned facility outages.
Evaluate system load additions and renewable solar, wind, battery storage, and other DER generator interconnections.
Emergency call-out for storm restoration.
Prepare engineering reports, produce engineering planning criteria and guidelines.
Organize responses to ICC data requests.
Collaborate with Field Engineering and other departments, functions, and companies in joint studies and/or to provide technical support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with an emphasis in power, from an accredited college or university required.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration preferred.
Experience in power system analysis or related fields preferred.
Experience with PSSE and/or PSCAD preferred.
Working knowledge of personal computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
Good analytical, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills and ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders to reach consensus.
Must have initiative, a sense of ownership, and pride in their areas of responsibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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