Transmission Electrical Designer

About Ameren Services

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long‑term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Position(s): 1
Hourly Rate Range: $33.53 - $41.89
Revision Date: 2/29/2016
Area/Div: 0117

• Under indirect and intermittent supervision, produce all levels of drafting work on construction and rehabilitation projects on transmission substations, service buildings and other Company transmission properties; and perform related work as required.
• Prepare finished drawings from preliminary designs, diagrams, layouts, sketches, notes, specifications, or verbal instructions.
• Make study drawings, modify wiring drawings and assist with other electrical drawings in the development of construction projects.
• Perform simple calculations or use tables to determine wire sizes, conduit sizes, etc.
• Create wiring diagrams from schematics.
• Prepare schedules, bills of materials, etc.
• Occasionally review drawings of other Electrical Designer I or CAD Technicians.
• Assist in the department training program as a mentor, trainer, or other role assigned by supervision.
• Occasionally obtain detailed field information, usually accompanied by a Supervisor, Electrical Designer II, or others.
• Maintain and update information in the electronic drawing management system.
• Ensure quality and accuracy in updating and maintaining CAD drawings in accordance with standards.
• Avoid errors in field measurements taken by the employee.
• Use Company resources safely, prudently, efficiently and effectively.
• Conduct work in an efficient and effective manner.

• Maintain quality and accuracy when updating and maintaining CAD drawings.
• Prevent field measurement errors.
• Use Company resources safely and efficiently.
• Perform work efficiently and effectively.

Primarily in an office environment. When on field trips or assigned to a special on‑site project, the employee may be subject to the usual conditions of switchyards, substations, or other buildings, and to outdoor weather conditions. When in the field, personal protective equipment is required.

Incidental hazards associated with visiting construction projects, switchyards, substations, and other buildings.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of the Company’s EEI Technical Aptitude test
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• Two years as a CAD Technician or three years outside the Company in CAD‑related work.
• Satisfactory completion of an Associate’s Degree in design drafting, computer‑aided drafting or other drafting technology at an accredited university, college or junior college.
• Satisfactory completion of at least nine credit hours in electrical design, electrical engineering or other study of electrical technology at an accredited university, college or junior college.
• Completion of the department’s Electrical Designer I training program and scoring at least 80% on the evaluation.
• For employees transferring from another department or new hires, completion of the Electrical Designer I Training Evaluation within the first six months of becoming an Electrical Designer I.
• Individuals who do not score 80% or greater are disqualified.
• Employees who have taken Electrical AC/DC from an accredited college, university, or junior college within the last two years may satisfy the Company AC/DC test with a score of 80% or greater.
• Failure to pass the test requires enrollment in the Company AC/DC course and passing the test with a score of 80% or greater within one year of employment.
• Failure to complete the Company AC/DC course results in disqualification.

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation in appropriate circumstances when consistent with applicable law.

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.