DER Integration Engineer

Ameren

Collinsville, IL

Full Time

Posted October 21, 2026

$73k - $176k

Utilities

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 22, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Wednesday November 04, 2026

Key Responsibilities

The Engineer is primarily responsible for executing tasks related to customer DER interconnection projects to ensure that those projects meet the administrative and technical requirements of Ameren Illinois and the Illinois Administrative Code.
Understand, interpret, and apply both the Illinois Administrative Code Parts 466 and 467 as well as the Ameren Illinois DER Customer Interconnection Policy to customer DER interconnection projects.
Perform DER interconnection expedited review studies and pre-application reports as needed. Also coordinate the completion of these tasks with consulting resources.
Create reports as needed from the PowerClerk DER application repository.
Provide technical assistance with DER witness testing for larger, more complex customer DER interconnection projects. Complete knowledge transfer of current and emerging witness testing policies and procedures with field engineering and metering resources.
Provide input and analysis related to workflow improvements within the PowerClerk platform.
Maintain familiarity with the most current industry standards related to DERs including IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, UL 1741, NFPA 70, and other relevant standards. As needed provide guidance to internal and external customers on relevant applications of these standards.
Maintain technical and operational understanding of evolving DER system designs, including new inverter features, energy storage, and new system integration designs.
Collaborate regularly with Ameren Illinois Regulatory and Government Relations resources to remain abreast of new rules and regulations that impact DER interconnection projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one in Illinois preferred. Engineering experience preferred.
**Other Ameren Illinois office locations would also be considered based on the successful candidate's location.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Good analytical, decision-making, communication, and human relations skills and ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders to reach consensus.

Benefits & Perks

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
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