Renewable Engineer

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Renewables Engineer is primarily responsible for the specification and design of utility-scale renewable and inverter-based generation and storage facilities, including wind, solar, battery, and fuel-cell projects. The engineer serves as the technical lead on project teams and supports projects from development through design, construction, testing, closeout, and operation. The role coordinates engineering reviews, develops project scopes and specifications, leads technical due diligence and equipment evaluations, and supports procurement, testing, commissioning, and operations. The engineer also reviews project documents for compliance with specifications and industry standards, collaborates with internal engineering departments, conducts construction site walkdowns, and works with operations teams to improve performance and troubleshoot equipment.

The position is hybrid. Employees work both from home offices and in person, with a minimum of three days at an Ameren facility, such as an office or project site. Occasional travel to active construction sites and related facilities inside and outside the St. Louis area is required. Compensation is listed as $72,600 to $176,100, with career level and compensation depending on applicant credentials. The role may also be eligible for annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, organization, and human relations skills.
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to produce results while working independently or as a team member.
• Occasional travel to active construction sites and related facilities inside and outside the St. Louis area.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical, mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering discipline; other relevant disciplines may be considered with pertinent experience.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects for power generation, distribution and transmission infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar relevant work.
• Utility-scale renewable or inverter-based generation engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) designation.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution and delivery of large renewable and inverter-based generation engineering projects from development through design, construction, testing, closeout, and operation.
• Act as the main engineering point of contact and coordinate reviews of interconnection applications, energy production estimates, project submittals, design documents, requests for information, testing reports, and evidence of NERC compliance.
• Develop and maintain project scopes of work and specifications for design, installation, and testing of renewable and inverter-based generation and storage projects.
• Serve as technical lead for project due diligence, including technology evaluation, risk identification, design review, equipment assessments, and acquisition support.
• Lead technical evaluation, specification, procurement support, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and operational support of major equipment, including transformers, inverters, energy storage systems, medium-voltage collection systems, and balance-of-plant infrastructure.
• Review project design and technical documents from engineering firms and construction contractors for compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal engineering departments to ensure technical deliverables meet Ameren standards.
• Perform construction site walkdowns to ensure project designs are implemented accurately.
• Work with inverter-based energy center operations teams to improve operational performance, including major equipment replacements and performance troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning on the date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire.
• At least 15 days of paid vacation.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 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: Mid Level