Ameren is a leader in the energy industry transforming toward cleaner, renewable energy while serving local communities. The Crisis Management Data & Analytics Intern will support weather monitoring, forecasting, emergency preparedness, storm response, and operational decision-making. The role also provides hands-on experience with weather data visualization, business intelligence tools, and artificial intelligence applications used in utility operations.
Responsibilities
Monitoring daily weather forecasts, watches, warnings, advisories, and other weather products that may impact utility operations
Assisting with the preparation of daily weather briefings, storm outlooks, and situational awareness reports
Learning to analyze forecast models, radar imagery, and meteorological data to identify potential operational impacts
Supporting weather monitoring activities during severe weather and emergency events
Assisting with research related to historical weather events, storm trends, and post-event analyses
Supporting efforts to correlate weather information with operational and outage data
Assisting with the enhancement of weather intelligence capabilities within the Ameren Illinois Crisis Management Dashboard and Athena AI platform
Researching emerging weather technologies, forecasting tools, and decision-support resources used within the utility industry
Collaborating with team members across crisis management, emergency preparedness, operations, and business continuity functions
Participating in training, exercises, after-action reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Completing special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in:
* Meteorology
* Atmospheric Science
* Climatology
* Geography
* Environmental Science
* Emergency Management
* Or a related discipline
Preferred
* Coursework in meteorology, atmospheric science, forecasting, climatology, or related fields
* Basic understanding of weather forecasting principles and meteorological analysis
* Familiarity with National Weather Service products, radar imagery, and forecast data
* Interest in severe weather, emergency management, crisis management, utility operations, or disaster response
* Experience through coursework, research projects, student organizations, or internships involving weather analysis or environmental sciences
* Exposure to GIS, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Python, or other analytical and visualization tools is a plus
* Strong interest in meteorology and weather-related decision support
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
* Strong organizational and time-management skills
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
* Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a dynamic environment
* Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
Benefits
Practical experience and professional development
Opportunity to gain real-world experience applying meteorological concepts in support of utility operations and emergency response
Opportunity to work alongside crisis management, emergency preparedness, and utility operations professionals
Opportunity to develop skills in weather analysis, forecasting, situational awareness, and decision support
Opportunity to explore emerging technologies including weather data visualization, business intelligence tools, and artificial intelligence applications
Hybrid work arrangements may be available based on business needs
Ameren is a delivery company that specializes in natural gas and electric distribution, as well as electric transmission services.
