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Seasonal Relay Protection Engineer Jobs in Illinois

City of Springfield, Illinois

Engineer

Springfield, IL · On-site

$75K/yr

... relay protection, and electric operations. * Support capital improvement projects including project development, design review, construction support, testing, and commissioning. * Assist with system ...

GAI Consultants

Relay Settings EIT 2

Lisle, IL · On-site

GAI Consultants is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer (EIT 2) with protective relay experience for transmission and distribution systems. The successful candidate will work on various substation and ...

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System Protection Engineer (Electrical)

Ameren Services

Decatur, IL • On-site

$71K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Ameren rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.
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

Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The Engineer designs control and protection systems; determines protective relay and surge protection requirements; determines the specification of relay settings for the transmission, sub transmission and distribution systems.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Analyze system outages for proper relay and breaker performance. Initiate investigation of questionable protective system performance.
  • Design appropriate, cost-effective protection schemes, review schematic drawings, perform power system calculations, and coordination studies, and perform other engineering studies as required.
  • Schedule and coordinate activities of purchasing, drafting, construction, operating and provide cost estimates.
  • Provide consulting services to other groups in matters pertaining to system protective device coordination and/or automation. Conduct special studies including studies for renewable inverter-based connections such as solar and wind.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university required. Active commitment to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desired. Applicants with Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred. Experience with symmetrical components and protection devices preferred. Technical Career Path Level depends upon successful candidate's credentials.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Must be proficient in use of computers with strong academic background in power system coursework. Familiarity with transmission and/or distribution system and schematic control diagrams preferred. Must have good analytical, communication and human relation skills. Must also have capability to work on major project teams. Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects and prioritize required.
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:
Thursday September 10, 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.

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Ameren is a leading energy company that provides reliable and sustainable electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers across the United States. With a strong presence in the Midwest region, Ameren is committed to delivering safe, affordable, and clean energy solutions to homes, businesses, and communities. As an industry leader, Ameren invests in advanced technologies and infrastructure to ensure a resilient energy grid and enhance the customer experience. Ameren prioritizes environmental stewardship and is actively working towards reducing carbon emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Ameren's dedication to sustainability is evident through their ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency, support clean energy initiatives, and engage in community partnerships.

Industry

Utilities

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1902

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