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About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.
Our benefits include:
- 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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About The Position
The Civil Engineer performs structural and civil engineering studies, designs, technical specification development, construction, and commissioning activities for the design and construction of Ameren Missouri's simple cycle and combined cycle energy centers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the development and review of civil engineering specific requirements for simple cycle and combined cycle generation projects.
- Lead civil engineering technical support for all phases of simple cycle and combined energy projects.
- Prepare and review specifications and design plans for:
- Site civil design including site planning, drainage, grading, utilities, roadways, building sites, and earthworks.
- Drainage design including stormwater management, storm sewer and underdrain systems, and culvert-pipe analysis.
- Foundation design for steel and concrete piers, spread footings, and mat-slab foundations.
- Steel structures and anchorage design for supporting equipment.
- Geotechnical analysis and design review for site development, foundations, and buildings.
- Create, review, and participate in projects design, planning, and constructability reviews, value engineering, permitting, risk review, and lessons learned. Perform detailed civil and structural design and review of drawings, plans, specifications, and other project related documents.
- Develop construction specifications and complete bid documents, direct drawing preparation and assist in providing cost estimates.
- Interact and collaborate with various Engineering groups, vendors, contractors, architect/engineering firms, and internal customers to achieve project objectives.
- Assist or lead in the planning, project oversight/management, inspections, and commissioning of projects.
- Review shop drawings, perform site visits and inspections during construction, and use problem solving skills to develop timely resolutions to field issues.
- Experience in the following commercial software applications is preferred: AutoCAD Civil 3D, LPILE, GROUP, SPMats, STAAD or similar FEA software. High proficiency in MS Office applications.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Missouri Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or commitment to actively pursue one in Missouri required. Experience in the design of steel, concrete structures and foundations preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Five or more years of civil engineering experience preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Candidate must have good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Candidate must also have capability to work effectively as part of a project team with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and projects. Must be highly adaptable to a changing industry and willing to stay current with the latest industry technologies. Willing to travel to project site locations. Overnight travel is expected to be limited.
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
Compensation Range:
$71,100.00 - $172,200.00- This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.
At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
Monday January 05, 2026
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.
Salary : $71,100 - $172,200