Responsibilities
Assist in the execution and delivery of large renewable and inverter-based generation engineering projects from development through design, construction, testing, closeout and operation.
Perform and participate in technical design reviews of project electrical and SCADA systems, including generation tie-line, collector substation, plant fiber layout, field networking, meteorological stations, and plant SCADA.
Collaborate with project management to track design and construction schedules to effectively coordinate with appropriate internal stakeholders to ensure critical milestones are met on time.
Support on-site installation and commissioning activities of the site SCADA system and network. Review results for accuracy and compliance.
Support Renewable Operations by providing technical expertise.
Perform engineering specification development for all renewable technologies in the Ameren portfolio, and revise those for project specific construction, engineering, and equipment needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university required. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred. Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
3-5 years of relevant SCADA technical or engineering experience preferred. Experience working within the renewable energy industry preferred.
Understanding of SCADA systems and plant-level monitoring/control architectures.
Experience with PV solar and/or BESS designs and control systems a plus (technical experience in related fields will be considered).
Experience working with logic control platforms a plus.
Familiarity with HMI systems a plus.
Experience supporting commissioning and field troubleshooting preferred.
Familiarity with communications, including communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc.) and networking standards (serial, Ethernet TCP/IP, fiber optic) a plus.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Good leadership, analytical, and social skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment and the ability to adapt to that efficiently. Travel to project sites to support SCADA installation required, with additional travel to support start-up and commissioning activities as necessary.
Working Conditions
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). Hybrid employees are expected to work a minimum of three (3) days an Ameren facility, such as office or project site.
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.
Compensation Range
$72,600.00 - $176,100.00
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:
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.
