About Us

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

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 Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

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.

About The Position
At Ameren’s brand new Innovation Center, you will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Innovation Intern - IT position leads/assists challenging projects, or conducts research in areas of advanced technology that contributes toward the Company’s strategic investment in forward- thinking initiatives. Interns gain valuable work experience in various aspects of technology research & development within a large energy company.

Key responsibilities include:Projects may include:
● Research and develop the latest software and hardware technology as needed by specific business segments and directed by business needs.
● Research and test advanced business and modeling tools for business/finance application.
● Assist software/hardware development and support by creating requirements. definition/specification for new applications or enhancements to existing Company systems.
● Design specific software/hardware components to meet various business needs.
● Provide technical assistance to developmental projects within Company segments.
● Create and deliver reports and presentations of project work and results.

Qualifications
Registered as a full-time student at UIUC. Completion of 40 college credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Engineering, Computing Science or related fields. A cumulative GPA of 2.8 required. Junior, Senior or Master’s student status preferred. Microsoft Office skills preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong research and analytical skills required. Ability to work effectively as part of a team required. Good communication skills required.

Additional Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

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:

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.