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Ameren Transmission Civil Engineer (New Graduate/Entry Level) in St. Louis, Missouri
About Us
Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.
Our benefits include:
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
About Ameren Transmission
Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.
About The Position
The engineer performs civil and structural design in support of projects, engineering studies, engineering design calculations, and project management activities for the maintenance and renovation of existing, or design and construction of new transmission lines, structures, structure foundations; and other facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Perform detailed civil, structural, and foundation design associated with new and aging infrastructure. Work cooperatively with the drafting group to complete drawings. Design typically consists of:
Deep foundation design to support steel monopoles
Load development for transmission line structures
Steel and foundation modifications to existing transmission structures
Occasional site maintenance of transmission line right of way
Prepare specifications for materials and construction contracts, bid documents, drawing packages, and assist in the development of cost and schedule estimates.
Coordinate design activities with other departments and outside companies such as: real estate, drafting, other engineering groups, environmental services, construction crews, contractors, and consulting firms.
Effectively maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage the civil/structural aspects of large transmission line projects.
Facilitate/assist acquiring permits to perform construction activities.
Perform site visits during design and construction activities to ensure quality control.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree (i.e. Architectural Engineering), with a structural emphasis, from an accredited college or university is required.
0-2 years' experience in civil/structural/foundation engineering preferred.
It is strongly preferred that the applicant has taken and passed (or awaiting results from) the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. The successful candidate is expected to agree to take and pass the FE Exam within their first year of hire with Ameren.
Candidate must be willing to pursue and ultimately obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) License in Missouri and/or Illinois.
Familiarity with ACI and AISC is strongly preferred; ASCE and IBC are preferred.
* Technical Career Path Level depends upon applicant's credentials.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Good analytical, written and verbal communication, and human relations skills. The ability to work effectively as
part of a team. Ability to handle multiple projects with varying completion dates.
Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual
aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.