Ameren · 8 hours ago
Supervising Engineer (System Relay Services)
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expAmeren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. The Supervising Engineer is responsible for the accuracy, maintenance, and support of the Relay database, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supervising a team of specialists.
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Responsibilities
Supervise, schedule, train and evaluate Relay Database Specialists/Engineers engaged in supporting the various Substation and Relay databases
Develops various reporting tools and provides applicable data analysis to support the information needs of reliability programs and improvement initiatives
Contribute to the development and implementation of compliance processes and procedures
Establishes and maintains database performance
Investigates and resolves intricate, difficult and complex database issues
Analyzes, resolves, and tests complex defects or improvements in the database
Provide documentation for any Compliance inquiries or audits
Influences teams and stakeholders to achieve objectives; communicates how database administration work drives value for the business
Review periodically the integrity of the databases
Support field personnel on all database software revisions
Provide future year forecasts of Devices due (NERC and non-NERC)
Provide reports and/or data for Relay Maintenance, AIC Reliability, and various other entities, such as ICC inquiries/audits and other legal requests
Monitors and enforces guides, procedures, and policies established by the Relay Database group, the AIC Compliance group, Ameren Corporation, and regulatory entities (FERC, NERC, SERC, ICC, etc)
Coordinate with outside entities such as Ameren Missouri and Ameren ATX Substation and Relay Maintenance, and vendors in order to arrange a consistent process for compliance database management
Track and report on monthly maintenance/construction progress
Support Substation and Relay computer software and associated software keys
Ensure all construction testing/commissioning documentation is complete. Provide regular updates to Primavera, PAUM, and Atlas
Coaches direct reports, other co-workers and provides feedback to enhance skills and knowledge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University
Five or more years of relevant engineering experience required (e.g. database, compliance, utility engineering, transmission or distribution operations, transmission planning, maintenance engineering, system protection, substation design, etc)
Experience with PowerBase or equivalent databases
In-depth knowledge of database definition, structure, documentation, operational guidelines and security
In-depth understanding of relevant database software
Knowledge of backup and recovery strategies
In-depth knowledge of writing database queries and scripting languages
Knowledge of database procedural programming languages
Demonstrated ability with technical and software support
Knowledge of querying and manipulation of databases
Ability to work effectively with conflicting priorities and stressful situations in a team-oriented environment
Good leadership, administrative, communication, and human relations skills
Proficiency with all standard Ameren office software
Preferred
Experience with SQL
Experience or knowledge of Maximo, Enoserv's PowerBase and Relay Testing System and various Doble Engineering software
Five or more years Supervisory or team/project management experience
Knowledge of NERC regulations governing the Transmission assets
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
Company
Ameren
Ameren is a delivery company that specializes in natural gas and electric distribution, as well as electric transmission services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.35B2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2025-05-12Post Ipo Equity· $521.74M
2025-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Michael Moehn
Senior Executive Vice President and CFO, Ameren Corp; Chairman and President, Ameren Services
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Kevin DeGraw
Vice President, Renewable and Storage Projects
Recent News
2026-01-16
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