Distribution Design Associate

Ameren•Collinsville, IL

About The Position

The Distribution Design Associate is primarily responsible for technical design, estimating, and material selection for customer and system improvement projects regarding construction on utility electric distribution lines and/or gas mains. Key responsibilities include: Under the direction of Supervising Engineers/Supervisors Distribution Design, represent the Company to design projects to meet internal and external requirements. Provide engineering services on customer requests and projects generated internally, such as reliability, planning and replacement. Manage customer and system improvement projects to meet the required due date. Provide excellent customer service to contribute to the customer satisfaction goals of Ameren Illinois. Engineer and design facilities needed to provide adequate electric and gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Create all construction designs in accordance with Company standards and policies. Maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s Standard and Qualifications and customer billing policies. Coordinate with Field Engineering to ensure projects are designed in a timeframe to meet in service requirements for both customer and system improvement projects. Prepare service contracts, permits, joint pole agreements, etc. on engineering designs, as needed. Assist in the evaluation of new business projects to determine expected revenue, project costs, and customer contributions. Process and complete jobs using the Work Management System, Graphic Work Design Tool and the GIS system. Maintain a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with your company peers to provide timely and high quality engineering designs for the Company’s customers, developers, and builders. Work may occur in a field or office environment and the Distribution Design Associate will be subject to emergency call-out requests.

Requirements

Associates degree in GIS, Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology or related technical field required.
Three years relevant experience (e.g., GIS, Computer-Aided Drafting, engineering or construction experience on electric or gas distribution lines) may be considered without required Associates degree.
Knowledge of electric and gas standards, procedures and distribution systems
Attention to detail
Strong customer focus
Decisiveness and good judgment
Continuous improvement and quality mindset and approach
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering Technology or related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of Supervising Engineers/Supervisors Distribution Design, represent the Company to design projects to meet internal and external requirements.
Provide engineering services on customer requests and projects generated internally, such as reliability, planning and replacement.
Manage customer and system improvement projects to meet the required due date.
Provide excellent customer service to contribute to the customer satisfaction goals of Ameren Illinois.
Engineer and design facilities needed to provide adequate electric and gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Create all construction designs in accordance with Company standards and policies.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s Standard and Qualifications and customer billing policies.
Coordinate with Field Engineering to ensure projects are designed in a timeframe to meet in service requirements for both customer and system improvement projects.
Prepare service contracts, permits, joint pole agreements, etc. on engineering designs, as needed.
Assist in the evaluation of new business projects to determine expected revenue, project costs, and customer contributions.
Process and complete jobs using the Work Management System, Graphic Work Design Tool and the GIS system.
Maintain a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with your company peers to provide timely and high quality engineering designs for the Company’s customers, developers, and builders.