Ameren
Energy
Engineer(TransmissionOperations)
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“Engineer (Transmission Operations) at Ameren. Skills: Transmission Operations, System Integrity, NERC Standards. Coordinate special projects. Aid in directing Major Electric Transmission System Operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintaining overall system integrity and economy; Safe operation of the major transmission system; Enhance reliability; Improve system performance; Increase access to more diverse generation sources; Maintain system reliability; Maintain public and employee safety
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated ability to use computers and analytical methods to analyze various operational problems
NERC Cyber Security Background Check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, NERC System Operator Certification within one year of hire, NERC Cyber Security Background Check
Nice to Have
Electrical Engineering degree, Relevant engineering experience (power engineering focusing on transmission, generation, and/or distribution systems), Project engineering experience, Excellent oral and written communications skills, Computer skills, Ability to work effectively with conflicting priorities and stressful situations in a team-oriented environment, Knowledge of generation methods and equipment, Knowledge of transmission systems/equipment, Knowledge of MISO operational reliability practices, Knowledge of SERC supplements and their respective policies, Working knowledge of MISO’s real-time and next day energy markets, Knowledge of Transmission Operations Supervisor role, Knowledge of interconnected system operations, Knowledge of emergency operations, Knowledge of restoration procedures, Knowledge of generation methods, Knowledge of operating reserve requirements, Knowledge of voltage and VAR control, Knowledge of power flows, Demonstrated ability to use computers and analytical methods, Knowledge of EMS / SCADA, Knowledge of industrial control systems, Competency in Transmission specific computer applications
What You'll Do.
Coordinate special projects
Aid in directing Major Electric Transmission System Operations
Maintain system integrity and economy
Train others on internal processes
Coordinate with TOS in operating equipment
Review transmission switching
Confirm next day Transmission outages
Arrange switching personnel
Ensure Worker's Protection Assurance is set up
Coordinate Company operations with adjacent Entities
Schedule short term equipment outages
Determine restoration procedures
Perform technical system studies
Coordinate repairs on defective transmission equipment
Nuclear plant coordination for transmission outages
Update and review Ameren procedures
Create documentation for NERC standards compliance
update and create training lessons
Evaluate system alarms and events
Identify issues or alarms requiring expert analysis
Monitor EMS / SCADA system
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Transmission Operations Supervisor; Coordinate with Transmission Dispatchers; Coordinate Company operations with adjacent Entities Responsible for the Reliability of the Interconnected System (ERRIS); Coordinate with NERC; Coordinate with Regional Reliability Entities; Coordinate with Ameren’s Reliability Coordinator (MISO); Utilize experts from System Relay Services; Utilize experts from Transmission Maintenance; Utilize experts from Substation Maintenance; Coordinate responses with experts
Communication Scope
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Process & Methodology
Project engineering experience
Full Job Description
**_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. **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 & Perks_](https://www.ameren.com/company/careers/why-ameren/benefits) Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. About The Position _The Engineer is responsible for coordinating special projects in conjunction with the Transmission Operations Supervisor (TOS) and Transmission Dispatchers. Aid in directing the overall Major Electric Transmission System Operations for the purpose of maintaining overall system integrity and economy in the safe operation of the major transmission system, in accordance with Ameren, FERC, and NERC Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Regulations. The Engineer will also be responsible for internal processes/programs within Transmission Operations and be able to train others on their usage._ Key responsibilities include: * Coordinate with the TOS in operating the equipment under the Jurisdictional and Functional Control of Transmission Operations. * Reviewing transmission switching, including special switching techniques for EHV switching, protection of system load and generation, and allocation of switching between the Transmission Dispatchers. * Confirming next day Transmission outages, arranging switching personnel and ensuring Worker's Protection Assurance (WPA) is set up correctly. * Coordinate Company operations with adjacent “Entities Responsible
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