Appr Substation Elec 1st

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.

Ameren Illinois is looking for an Apprentice Substation Electrician 1st 9 months who will be responsible for performing substation maintenance and substation construction project activities. Tasks include replacement of Oil Circuit Reclosers, Overhauling and maintaining Oil Circuit Breakers, Gas Circuit Breakers, Vacuum Circuit Breakers, troubleshooting AC and DC control circuits, troubleshooting voltage regulator problems, testing and maintenance of AC battery chargers and DC battery systems, repair/replace failed substation apparatus, construction of new substations.

Position is utilized to respond to emergent substation problems and performs basic transformer testing to ensure equipment integrity after fault events. The person filling this position will also be required to accept emergency callouts for response to substation problems as well as will be utilized to fill one man truck responsibilities during vacation periods.

H.S. Diploma or equivalent Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology preferred Construction & Skilled Trades (CAST) Test Ability to obtain and maintain Class A Commercial Driver's License with combination vehicle endorsement. Persons if hired for the apprentice position will be required to pass all apprenticeship requirements of schooling and testing. emergency callouts Must meet residency requirement.

This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.

Hourly Pay:
Grade Step DA 017 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 46.74 USD Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.

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

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
Wednesday November 11, 2026

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.

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.

Please be aware that Ameren uses artificial intelligence (AI) in connection with its recruitment and employment processes. However, all final hiring and employment decisions are made by a human.