About Us

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

Medical coverage on date of hire100% employer paid cash balance pension plan401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hireMinimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidaysPaid parental leave and family caregiver leave

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.

About The Position
The Connection Agreements Specialist position is responsible for the tracking and administration of interconnection, interchange, construction and other agreements between Ameren’s operating companies, interconnected utilities, wholesale generation and large load customers. The position provides support with regard to researching matters, drafting and filing documents, preparing reports, coordinating responses, and documenting requests, along with using existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems. The work includes instruction, guidance and direction from others.

Key responsibilities include:

Assist with the development of new or existing interconnection, interchange, construction and other agreements with neighboring utilities relating to the interconnecting transmission and distribution lines of Ameren’s operating companies.

Coordinate with the Planning, Design and Operations departments in the Ameren Transmission and Distribution companies.

Understand the Midcontinent ISO (MISO) generation interconnection process.

Maintain active contact with customers connected to or planning connections with the Transmission and Distribution systems.

Participate in local and regional meetings representing Ameren on contractual issues relating to interconnection, interchange, construction and other agreements.

Provide tracking and contractual support to Connection Agreements team and various company personnel with regard to Ameren’s interconnection, interchange, construction and other agreements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required. Bachelor's in Business or other related field is preferred.

Two or more years of relevant utility industry, technical writing, contract administration or other relevant experience is required.

Experience with writing contractual agreements preferred.

Experience with negotiating contractual agreements preferred.

Experience with graphic programs, such as Visio, preferred.

Knowledge or background in the electric system is preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required. Effective writing skills, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills. Regulatory knowledge with state public service commissions, MISO and FERC is beneficial. This position works a standard day shift in an office environment with occasional trips to generating plans or the field. Also includes potentially unusual working conditions, shifts, travel, overtime, callouts, etc.

Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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

Friday October 11, 2024

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.