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DERMS Co-Op/Intern

Ameren · IL · Remote available · $21.00–$30.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you tested something and found a problem others missed.

What they are checking: Whether they test carefully and validate that systems work as designed.

Which engineering or programming coursework has prepared you most for this role?

What they are checking: Whether their studies give them a foundation in power systems or software.

How do you learn a complex new system quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they have effective habits for ramping up on unfamiliar technology.

What would you do

During device checkout, a battery site does not respond to commands. How would you start investigating?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot communications and configuration in a logical order.

You are unsure whether a test result counts as a pass. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify criteria with the team rather than marking it pass to move on.

About the work

What is a DERMS, and why do utilities need one as solar and batteries grow?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how distributed energy resources change grid operations.

How would you set up a test environment that matches production closely enough to trust results?

What they are checking: Whether they understand why test environments must mirror real configurations.

What do you know about how cloud and on-premise systems connect through integrations?

What they are checking: Whether they have a basic grasp of APIs and data flows between systems.

How would you document a configuration change so another engineer could repeat it?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear records that support testing and support later.

Why does it matter if a DERMS sends a wrong command to a solar or battery site?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the safety and reliability stakes of grid control software.

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The full job description

As published by Ameren.

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. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular, full-time employees. A Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) helps electric utilities connect and manage distributed energy resources such as solar, battery storage, and wind generation. As a DERMS Co-Op, you will support the Digital/IT team as it helps implement this solution by building test environments, configuring applications and integrations, assisting with device checkout, and validating that the system works as designed. This role is intended for engineering students who want hands-on experience with modern grid technology, software configuration, system integration, and solution testing. Under supervision, the co-op will be learning and beginning to perform the following responsibilities: • Assist with DERMS environment building and setup across cloud and on-premise components, including configuration support for development, test, and implementation activities. • Learn and support DERMS application configuration activities that enable distributed energy resource configuration, forecasting, optimization, and control use cases. • Support integration configuration with enterprise and operational technologies, working with engineers, internal business units, Digital partners, and vendors as directed. • Execute solution testing, including test preparation, test data validation, functional checkout, defect documentation, and regression support. • Create and maintain technical documentation such as configuration notes, testing evidence, checkout records, runbooks, and standard operating procedure updates. • Support troubleshooting and operational readiness activities by reviewing logs, monitoring information, and test results with the DERMS Engineering Team. • Participate in team reviews and continuous improvement efforts that support a reliable, resilient, and scalable DERMS solution. Available Opportunities: • May – December 2027 Fall Co-Op Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or computer-related field. • Minimum of a 2.5 GPA Additional Information Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. Compensation: We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the salary offered. $21.00 - $30.00 If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date : Tuesday April 20, 2027 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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