Electrical Designer I at Ameren

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

40.67

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Drafting, Construction Drawings, Rehabilitation Projects, Transmission Substations, Wiring Drawings, Schematics, Bills Of Materials, Drawing Checking, Mentoring, Field Measurements, CAD Drawings, Electrical Design, Computer Aided Drafting

Industry

Description

About Ameren Services (B&CS) Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment. Job Description Position(s): 1 Hourly Rate Range: $32.55 - $40.67 Area/Div: 0117 Revision Date: 2/29/16 DUTIES: Under indirect and intermittent supervision, to do all levels of drafting work on which the general design has been established, on construction and rehabilitation projects on transmission substations, service buildings and other Company transmission properties; and to do related work as required. In the connection to perform details of work, such as: Prepare finished drawings from preliminary designs, diagrams, layouts, sketches, notes, specifications, or verbal instructions. Make study drawings, modify wiring drawings and assist with other electrical drawings in the development of a construction project. Make simple calculations or use tables or determine wire sizes, conduit sizes, etc. Make wiring diagrams from schematics. Prepare schedules, bills of materials, etc. Occasionally, check drawings of other Electrical Designer I or CAD Technicians. Assist in department training program as a mentor, trainer or other assigned by supervision. Occasionally, obtain detailed information in the field, usually accompanied by a Supervisor, Electrical Designer II or others. Maintain and update information in the electronic drawing management system SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Quality and accuracy in updating and maintaining CAD drawings and to standards of the work he/she checks. For care to prevent errors in field measurements taken by him/her. Responsible for safe, prudent, efficient and effective use of Company resources. Conduct self in efficient and effective manner. CONTACTS: Supervisors, engineers, construction personnel, other Company departments in connection with work performed, outside companies (if requested) in acquiring information for the maintenance of Ameren drawings. WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily in an office environment, however when on field trips or assigned to a special on-site project they may be subject to the usual conditions existing in switchyards, substations or other buildings, and subject to outdoor weather conditions. When in the field the employee must wear personal protective equipment as required. HAZARDS: Subject to those hazards incidental to visiting construction projects, switchyards, substations and other buildings. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Successfully pass the Company’s EEI Technical Aptitude test. If an aptitude test is failed on the employee’s initial effort, it may be retaken after a one-month waiting period, but not to be taken more than once per job posting. Only two retakes will be permitted. Two years as a CAD Technician or three years outside the Company in CAD related work. Satisfactory completion of an Associate’s Degree in in design drafting, computer aided drafting or other drafting technology at an accredited university, college or junior college. Satisfactory completion of at least 9 credit hours in the field of electrical design, electrical engineering or other study of electrical technology at an accredited university, college or junior college. Successfully complete the department Electrical Designer I training program and score at least an 80% on the department Electrical Designer I evaluation. Employees transferring from another department or new hires for this job classification shall complete the Electrical Designer I Training Evaluation within the first six (6) months of becoming an Electrical Designer I. Employees who do not score 80% or greater on the Electrical Designer I Training Evaluation shall be disqualified. Ameren employees transferring from another department or new hires for this job classification who have taken Electrical AC/DC from an accredited college, University, or Junior College within the last two years may satisfy the Company AC/DC test with a score of 80% or greater. Failure to pass the test will be require the employee to enroll in the Company AC/DC course and pass the Company AC/DC test with a score of 80% or greater within one year of employment. Failure to complete the Company AC/DC course will result in disqualification. OTHER: Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation in appropriate circumstances when consistent with applicable law. Hourly Pay: Grade Step JB 020 Step 1 of 9 - 33.53 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 2 of 9 - 34.27 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 3 of 9 - 34.90 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 4 of 9 - 36.04 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 5 of 9 - 37.30 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 6 of 9 - 38.23 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 7 of 9 - 39.59 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 8 of 9 - 40.86 USD Grade Step JB 020 Step 9 of 9 (Top Step) - 41.89 USD Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Friday March 20, 2026 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing all levels of drafting work on established designs for construction and rehabilitation projects concerning transmission substations and company transmission properties. This includes preparing finished drawings, modifying wiring drawings, making simple calculations for component sizing, and assisting with department training.