About the Position
Location: Research Park at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
To Apply: Visit ameren.com/careers and refer to job # 14016
At Ameren’s brand new Innovation Center, you will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Innovation Intern 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:
- Assist in the research and development of innovation explorations.
- Establish metrics and monitoring controls for projects/initiatives.
- Work with Innovation Center project teams to develop project status reports and summaries.
- Employ continuous improvement methods to modify and streamline the process of innovation explorations.
- Create and deliver reports and presentations of project work and results.
- Mentor team members and provide guidance on the above-referenced items
Qualifications
Education:
- Registered as a full-time student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Business or MBA candidates highly preferred. Will consider other majors based on experience and background.
- Completion of 40 college credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree required.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 required.
Experience:
- Technical writing/documentation skills required.
- Project management skills preferred.
Other:
- Interest in Process Development or Continuous Improvement
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team required.
- Good communication skills required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.