
033565 Civil-Structural Designer 1
St. Louis, MOJob$33.53–41.89/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Civil-Structural Designer I performs drafting work for construction and rehabilitation projects involving transmission substations, service buildings, and other transmission properties. The role prepares drawings from preliminary designs and instructions, supports equipment and structural design development, performs simple calculations, and maintains electronic drawing records. Work is primarily in an office, with occasional field visits to construction sites and utility facilities.
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St. Louis, MO
034468
About Ameren Services (B&CS)
Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.
Position(s): 1
Hourly Rate Range: $33.53 - $41.89
Revision Date: 4/6/2015
Area/Div: 0117
DUTIES:
Under indirect and intermittent supervision, to do all levels of drafting work on which the general
design has been established, on construction and rehabilitation projects on transmission
substations, service buildings and other Company transmission properties; and to do related
work as required. In the connection to perform details of work, such as:
Prepare finished drawings from preliminary designs, diagrams, layouts, sketches,
notes, specifications, or verbal instructions.
Make study drawings or assist with the drawings of equipment arrangements and
details, foundation, structures or other civil/structural drawings in the
development of a construction project.
Make simple calculations or use tables or determine clearances, volumes,
conduit sizes, etc.
Prepare schedules, bills of materials, etc.
Occasionally, check drawings of other Civil/Structural Designer I or CADTechnicians.
Assist in department training program as a mentor, trainer or other assigned by supervision.
Occasionally, obtain detailed information in the field, usually accompanied by a
Supervisor, Civil/Structural Designer II or others.
Maintain and update information in the electronic drawing management system.
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality and accuracy in updating and maintaining CAD drawings and to standards of the work
he/she checks.
For care to prevent errors in field measurements taken by him/her.
Responsible for safe, prudent, efficient and effective use of Company resources.
Conduct self in efficient and effective manner.
CONTACTS:
Supervisors, engineers, construction personnel, other Company departments in connection with
work performed, outside companies (if requested) in acquiring information for the maintenance
of Ameren drawings.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily in an office environment, however when on field trips or assigned to a special on-site
project they may be subject to the usual conditions existing in switchyards, substations or other
buildings, and subject to outdoor weather conditions. When in the field the employee must wear
personal protective equipment as required.
HAZARDS:
Subject to those hazards incidental to visiting construction projects, switchyards, substations
and other buildings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Successfully pass the Company’s EEI Technical Aptitude test. If an aptitude test is failed on the
employee’s initial effort, it may be retaken after a one-month waiting period, but not to be taken
more than once per job posting. Only two retakes will be permitted.
Two years as a CAD Technician or three years outside the Company in CAD related work.
Satisfactory completion of an Associate’s Degree in in design drafting, computer aided drafting
or other drafting technology at an accredited university, college or junior college.
Satisfactory completion of at least 9 credit hours in the field of structural/civil design, civil/
structural engineering or other study of civil/structural technology at an accredited university,
college or junior college.
Successfully complete the department Civil/Structural Designer I training program and score at
least an 80% on the department Civil/Structural Designer I evaluation.
If employee is hired from outside of Ameren, the Designer I evaluation will be completed within
the first 6 months of being hired into department. Employees who do not score at least an 80%
on the Designer I evaluation will be disqualified from the position.
OTHER:
Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation in appropriate
circumstances when consistent with applicable law.
Hourly Pay:
Grade Step JB 020 Step 1 of 9 - 33.53 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 2 of 9 - 34.27 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 3 of 9 - 34.90 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 4 of 9 - 36.04 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 5 of 9 - 37.30 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 6 of 9 - 38.23 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 7 of 9 - 39.59 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 8 of 9 - 40.86 USD
Grade Step JB 020 Step 9 of 9 (Top Step) - 41.89 USD
Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. 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.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
Tuesday November 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.
Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.
Please be aware that Ameren uses artificial intelligence (AI) in connection with its recruitment and employment processes. However, all final hiring and employment decisions are made by a human.
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