Operations Support Engineer

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.

• 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.

The Operations Support Engineer is responsible for coordinating special projects in conjunction with the Transmission Operations Supervisor (TOS) and Transmission Dispatchers. Aid in directing the overall Major Electric Transmission System Operations for the purpose of maintaining overall system integrity and economy in the safe operation of the major transmission system, in accordance with Ameren, FERC, and NERC Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Regulations.

Operations Support Engineer will also be responsible for internal processes/programs within Transmission Operations and be able to train others on their usage.

• Coordinate with the TOS in operating the equipment under the Jurisdictional and Functional Control of Transmission Operations.
• Reviewing transmission switching, including special switching techniques for EHV switching, protection of system load and generation, and allocation of switching between the Transmission Dispatchers.
• Coordinate Company operations with adjacent “Entities Responsible for the Reliability of the Interconnected System (ERRIS)