Ameren

Distribution Technical Advisor II

Distribution Technical Advisor II
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LocationSt Louis, MO
Job Typefull time
Salary$86,400-$168,000
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

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

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position

The Distribution Technical Advisor is primarily responsible for the safe operation of the distribution system; including substation operations, distribution automation, and subtransmission system operation and maintenance activities as well as assists the DSOS restore electric service to customer during emergencies.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage the safe and timely completion of distribution system maintenance and repairs with emphasis on adherence to company standards, procedures, and policies, including designs for new business, replacements, relocations, maintenance, system upgrades and expansions.
Provide technical assistance and direction to the Distribution Systems Operations Supervisors (DSOS) and Distribution Control Office (DCO) Superintendents.
Work with Trouble Department, Division personnel and other Company departments, performing distribution planning and engineering analysis of subtransmission and distribution systems to identify capacity or operational deficiencies and corresponding infrastructure improvement plans.
Apply broad knowledge across Distribution Operating and coordinate cross-discipline efforts.
Oversees complex switching requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
Shares own expertise for the good of the organization. Contributes through others; develops, mentors, & coaches co-workers in Distribution Operations.
Provide engineering expertise in the DCO for all maintenance and restoration activities on the subtransmission and distribution systems.
Write, review, and dispatch switching orders to isolate equipment which may include analyzing loads and equipment ratings. Maintain accurate records of these orders.
Identify issues or alarms that require engineering expertise. Analyze the situation and provide the information necessary to restore outages in a safe and timely manner.
Communicate effectively and act as a Subject Matter Expert with multiple internal and external stakeholders including construction divisions, operations, engineering work groups, governmental personnel, and customers
Provide mentoring and informal coaching for DSOSs.
May serve as a primary switch writer for complex switching activities.
May serve as a trainer for incoming DSOSs and existing co-workers.
Act as a subject matter expert for training DSOSs. Contribute information for the training material.
Perform starting supervisor duties on distribution, transmission, and customer switchgear startups.
Assist in the programming and implementation of distribution automation schemes.
Use knowledge of power quality to determine the source of customer issues.
Perform technical system studies including load flow analysis, and/or short circuit analysis to determine system loading during contingencies and to determine fault locations.
Identify issues or alarms that require expert analysis from various company personnel (System Relay Services, Planning, and Substation Maintenance) and utilize these experts, whether during regular or off hours. Coordinate responses to make determination of best course of action to maintain system reliability, while maintaining public and employee safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Electrical Engineering preferred. Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is preferred. Seven or more years of electric utility distribution engineering experience required.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

The Distribution Technical Advisor works in an office and field environment which can include walking over rough terrain. Subject to emergency call-out and duty supervisor responsibilities. May be called in after hours or required to work in unpleasant weather conditions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required. Working knowledge of corporate computer applications (OAS, CSS, DOJM, ADMS, Synergee, Aspen) preferred. Must possess good analytical, decision making, communication, organization and human relations skills, and be able to interact effectively with various stakeholders.

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. Last Updated By: Name Date: Date

Compensation Range:

$86,400.00 - $168,000.00

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Friday August 01, 2025

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.

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