Civil/Structural Designer 1
About The Position
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: 4/6/15 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 or assist with the drawings of equipment arrangements and details, foundation, structures or other civil/structural drawings in the development of a construction project. Make simple calculations or use tables or determine clearances, volumes, conduit sizes, etc. Prepare schedules, bills of materials, etc. Occasionally, check drawings of other Civil/Structural 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, Civil/Structural Designer II or others. Maintain and update information in the electronic drawing management system.
Requirements
- 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 structural/civil design, civil/ structural engineering or other study of civil/structural technology at an accredited university, college or junior college.
- Successfully complete the department Civil/Structural Designer I training program and score at least an 80% on the department Civil/Structural Designer I evaluation. If employee is hired from outside of Ameren, the Designer I evaluation will be completed within the first 6 months of being hired into department. Employees who do not score at least an 80% on the Designer I evaluation will be disqualified from the position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare finished drawings from preliminary designs, diagrams, layouts, sketches, notes, specifications, or verbal instructions.
- Make study drawings or assist with the drawings of equipment arrangements and details, foundation, structures or other civil/structural drawings in the development of a construction project.
- Make simple calculations or use tables or determine clearances, volumes, conduit sizes, etc.
- Prepare schedules, bills of materials, etc.
- Occasionally, check drawings of other Civil/Structural 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, Civil/Structural Designer II or others.
- Maintain and update information in the electronic drawing management system.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
