Supervisor, Distribution Design

Ameren•Collinsville, IL

About The Position

The Supervisor Distribution Design reports to the Manager, Distribution Design and is primarily responsible for leading utility design and mapping personnel in support of producing electric and gas distribution designs for crew construction, in accordance with Ameren Standards

Requirements

Associates degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required, with GIS, CAD or Engineering Technology disciplines being preferred.
Five or more years of relevant experience (e.g., engineering, design or construction experience on electric or gas distribution lines, GIS, Computer-Aided Drafting, or distributed generation interconnections like solar and wind) required.
Seven years of required relevant experience may be considered in lieu of associate degree.
Ability to analyze data; proficiency with MS Office applications suite; proficiency with OAS and DOJM systems; knowledge of Ameren Gas and Electric standards; understanding of Ameren Illinois Utilities’ Standards and Qualifications; and the following 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 Engineering, GIS, Construction Management, Project Management or related technical field preferred.
Supervisory or project leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide department leadership to employees within the department focusing on company goals and measures; developing department goals and measures; and maintaining monthly performance scorecard.
Review for quality and accuracy of designs (gas & electric) and work with design personnel and field employees to resolve issues identified. Verify all needed material is selected; ensure appropriate standards are followed; manage backlog of work; initiate work orders; ensure IDOT, railroad, county, and foreign utility permits are observed.
Ensure standards and qualifications are adhered to consistently; ensure billing policies are followed and correct billing is entered into DOJM; understand and apply the Illinois System Extension or Modification Policy consistently for all customers; and initiate System Extension Guarantee Agreement contracts to customers.
Review and approve the quality of electronic mapping, data quality monitoring for connectivity in support of outage systems. Provide technical support to mapping personnel responsible for mapping activities in GIS system.
Provide support for storm assessment efforts, organize field checker assignments, dispatch field checkers, update outage orders in OAS, and communicate with storm center.
Provide computer system support for GIS system users, coordinate GIS training, and support GIS application development and testing.