Distribution Design Consultant

Ameren • Jefferson City, MO

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About The Position

The Distribution Design Consultant position is primarily responsible for technical design, estimating and system improvements regarding construction on utility distribution lines and/or mains. Key responsibilities include: Process and monitor customer applications for service, providing customer with information on rates, charges, programs, service requirements, and other technical expertise as required. Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare appropriate contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records. Make field inspections and prepare material and labor estimates and all plats and drawings for proposed construction, rehabilitation, relocation, or maintenance of company-owned facilities. Design all jobs in accordance with Company standards. Recognize and refer opportunities for implementation of Company marketing programs by maintaining a partnership with marketing functions. Accept and handle special requests, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, etc.) and 5 years of directly relevant experience is required (e.g., utility distribution line design or construction, GIS mapping, cost estimation or control, surveying, engineering or design experience, construction, construction inspection, project management, etc).
• Associate's Degree and 7 years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Good decision-making, communication, and human relations skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electric and/or gas standards, procedures and distribution systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor customer applications for service, providing customer with information on rates, charges, programs, service requirements, and other technical expertise as required.
• Obtain all required customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way to prepare appropriate contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records.
• Make field inspections and prepare material and labor estimates and all plats and drawings for proposed construction, rehabilitation, relocation, or maintenance of company-owned facilities.
• Design all jobs in accordance with Company standards.
• Recognize and refer opportunities for implementation of Company marketing programs by maintaining a partnership with marketing functions.
• Accept and handle special requests, as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees