Substation Electrician 1st Yr

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Champaign, ILPosted Today

Role Overview

Ameren is hiring a mid-level Substation Electrician 1st Yr. This is a full-time role in Champaign. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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.

Ameren Illinois is looking for an Apprentice Substation Electrician 1st 9 months who will be responsible for performing substation maintenance and substation construction project activities. Tasks include replacement of Oil Circuit Reclosers, Overhauling and maintaining Oil Circuit Breakers, Gas Circuit Breakers, Vacuum Circuit Breakers, troubleshooting AC and DC control circuits, troubleshooting voltage regulator problems, testing and maintenance of AC battery chargers and DC battery systems, repair/replace failed substation apparatus, construction of new substations.

Position is utilized to respond to emergent substation problems and performs basic transformer testing to ensure equipment integrity after fault events. The person filling this position will also be required to accept emergency callouts for response to substation problems as well as will be utilized to fill one man truck responsibilities during vacation periods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

H.S. Diploma or equivalent
Associates degree in electronics or electrical engineering technology preferred
Construction & Skilled Trades (CAST) Test
Ability to obtain and maintain Class A Commercial Driver's License with combination vehicle endorsement.
Persons if hired for the apprentice position will be required to pass all apprenticeship requirements of schooling and testing.
emergency callouts
Must meet residency requirement.
This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step BC 077 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 46.74 USD

Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks 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 July 28, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Substation Electrician 1st Yr position at Ameren?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Ameren. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Substation Electrician 1st Yr position at Ameren located?

This position is based in Champaign. Ameren has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Substation Electrician 1st Yr at Ameren earn?

Ameren has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Substation Electrician 1st Yr role at Ameren posted?

This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.