Integrated Grid Plan Specialist/Strategist

at Ameren in Collinsville, Illinois, United States 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 parentalleave 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 Integrated Grid Plan Specialist will support the Manager, Clean Energy Transition Grid Strategy, as part of the Clean Energy Transition team. This role is pivotal in supporting the development, stakeholder engagement, filing, defense, and implementation of the Integrated Grid Plan (IGP). The Specialist will work closely with various departments to ensure the successful execution of the Integrated Grid Plan and compliance with State and Federal laws.

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborate with Ameren Subject matter experts (SME), to support strategy and manage disparate workstreams addressing all aspects of the business including Customer Bill Affordability, Asset & Project Data sharing, Distributed Energy Resource deployment, Digital and Information Technology, Distribution Maintenance and Operations, System Reliability and Resiliency Planning, Delivering Equitable Benefits, Financial Budgeting and Capital Allocation, Cost Effectiveness and benefit-cost analysis, System Capacity Planning, Non-Wires Alternatives consideration, Pilot Projects selection, and Stakeholder Engagement. Assist with the discovery processes, ensuring thorough and accurate information gathering. Drive Engagement with Illinois Commerce Commission Staff, interested stakeholders, and industry partners to drive the clean energy transition and grid modernization efforts. Contribute to IGP Implementation ensuring compliance with all Grid Plan commitments and final order directives, assessing risks, and ensuring completion. Provide updates on the implementation of the IGP. Actively participate in Commission ordered workshops related to the IGP, supporting preparation, contributing expertise and insights and ensuring consistency in Ameren positioning. Provide logistical guidance for workshops, ensuring smooth execution and effective collaboration. Provide guidance to legal teams, witnesses, and subject matter experts for testimony preparation and data request response management. Conduct research on energy policy, grid planning topics, and industry trends.

Specialist Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, energy policy, economics, or a related discipline from an accredited university is required. An advanced degree, license, or certification (e.g., M.B.A., P.E., P.M.P.) is preferred. Five years of relevant professional-level experience required, preferably in the utility or energy industry. Experience participating in regulatory docketed proceedings and/or workshops is preferred. Experience related to analysis, policy, and/or regulations related to electricity, energy efficiency, and/or decarbonization preferred. Must be able to clearly demonstrate strong leadership, ability to influence others, team building and organizational skills; excellent business acumen, decision-making, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Strategist Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required; preferably in business, engineering, energy policy, economics, or a related discipline. An advanced degree, license, or certification (e.g., M.B.A., P.E., P.M.P.) is preferred. Seven years of relevant professional-level experience required, preferably in the utility or energy industry. Experience participating in regulatory docketed proceedings and/or workshops is preferred. Experience related to analysis, policy, and/or regulations related to electricity, energy efficiency, and/or decarbonization preferred. Must be able to clearly demonstrate strong leadership, ability to influence others, team building and organizational skills; excellent business acumen, decision-making, problem solving, and analytical skills. In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential. The ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders is crucial. Additional Information Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews... For full info follow application link. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account