About the position
The engineer performs civil and structural design in support of projects, engineering studies, engineering design calculations, and project management activities for the maintenance and renovation of existing, or design and construction of new transmission lines, structures, structure foundations; and other facilities. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability and performance of Ameren's transmission infrastructure, which spans over 8,000 miles across various energy markets. The engineer will be involved in a range of activities that include detailed design work, project coordination, and quality control during construction phases. Key responsibilities include performing detailed civil, structural, and foundation design associated with new and aging infrastructure. The engineer will work cooperatively with the drafting group to complete drawings, which typically consist of deep foundation design to support steel monopoles, load development for transmission line structures, and modifications to existing transmission structures. The role may also involve occasional site maintenance of transmission line right of way. Additionally, the engineer will prepare specifications for materials and construction contracts, bid documents, and drawing packages, while assisting in the development of cost and schedule estimates. Coordination is a significant aspect of this position, as the engineer will need to liaise with other departments and outside companies, including real estate, drafting, environmental services, construction crews, contractors, and consulting firms. Effective project management skills are essential, as the engineer will be responsible for maintaining schedules, tracking project progress, and managing the civil/structural aspects of large transmission line projects. The role also includes facilitating the acquisition of permits for construction activities and performing site visits during design and construction to ensure quality control.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed civil, structural, and foundation design associated with new and aging infrastructure.
- Work cooperatively with the drafting group to complete drawings.
- Design deep foundations to support steel monopoles.
- Develop load specifications for transmission line structures.
- Modify existing transmission structures and foundations as needed.
- Conduct occasional site maintenance of transmission line right of way.
- Prepare specifications for materials and construction contracts, bid documents, and drawing packages.
- Assist in the development of cost and schedule estimates.
- Coordinate design activities with other departments and outside companies.
- Maintain schedules, track project progress, and manage civil/structural aspects of large transmission line projects.
- Facilitate the acquisition of permits for construction activities.
- Perform site visits during design and construction activities to ensure quality control.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent degree (i.e. Architectural Engineering) with a structural emphasis from an accredited college or university is required.
- 0-2 years' experience in civil/structural/foundation engineering preferred.
- Strongly preferred to have taken and passed (or awaiting results from) the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
- Willingness to pursue and ultimately obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) License in Missouri and/or Illinois.
- Familiarity with ACI and AISC is strongly preferred; ASCE and IBC are preferred.
- Good analytical, written and verbal communication, and human relations skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to handle multiple projects with varying completion dates.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with project management software.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations related to construction.
- Familiarity with CAD software for drafting and design.
Benefits
- 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
