Distribution Design Specialist/Consultant

Ameren • Moberly, MO

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About The Position

The Distribution Design position is primarily responsible for customer service, technical design, estimating, and system improvements related to construction on utility distribution lines. The role serves as the primary point of contact for customer-driven work from inception through construction completion, and works independently on design projects of varying complexity. It may involve occasional overnight stays, emergency call-outs, and duty supervisor responsibilities.

Requirements

• For the Distribution Design Specialist level: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least one year of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience. Five years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For the Distribution Design Consultant level: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and five years of directly relevant experience, or an associate’s degree and seven years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant experience may include utility distribution line design or construction, GIS mapping, cost estimation or control, surveying, engineering or design, construction or construction inspection, project management, or negotiation for easements (where specified for the Specialist level).
• Demonstrated good decision-making, communication, and human relations skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electric standards, procedures, and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-driven work from inception through completion of construction.
• Work independently on design projects of all complexity levels.
• Process and monitor customer applications for service and provide information on rates, charges, programs, service requirements, and other technical matters.
• Obtain customer approvals, easements, and rights-of-way, and prepare associated contracts, permits, releases, plats, and records.
• Work with customers, electricians, do-it-yourselfers, and homeowners to ensure electrical installations comply with Ameren Missouri specifications, including inspecting customer-installed facilities.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare material and labor estimates, plats, and drawings for proposed construction, rehabilitation, relocation, or maintenance of company-owned facilities.
• Design work in accordance with company standards or seek approved Standard Deviations when required.
• Identify and refer opportunities to implement company marketing programs by partnering with marketing functions.
• Support storm assessment and restoration efforts.
• Accept and handle special requests as assigned.
• Be subject to emergency call-out and duty supervisor responsibilities.

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 of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree