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ComEd - Senior Engineer – Transmission & Substation Standards (Relay & Protection)
full-timeOakbrook Terrace$103k - $141k

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Location

Oakbrook Terrace

Salary

$103k - $141k

Type

full-time

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Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

Transmission & Substation (T&S) Standards are responsible for maintaining and developing new standards and engineering practices that ensure standardized, efficient, safe, and cost-effective designs. This position is responsible for Distribution and Transmission Relay Protection & Control Engineering Design Standards including voltages of 765kV, 345kV, 138kV, 69kV, 34kV, 12kV, and 4kV.  

T&S Standards include Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings.   This consists of various responsibilities including reviewing, updating, and facilitating the development of T&S design standards, while working closely with the T&S groups to ensure effective standard implementation. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. This position collaborates with the other Exelon companies and is involved in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry design standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors' others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage `during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This position may provide relocation for eligible applicants on a case-to-case basis


Primary Duties

  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for a specific class of T&S Standards including Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings: Distribution and Transmission Relay Protection & Control Engineering Standards
  • Point of Contact for technical questions related to material application and design standards
  • Works with Vendors on material design improvements and implementation
  • Collaborates with Equipment Specialists, Relay & Protection, Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Capacity Planning, Transmission Planning, TCE, field groups, etc. to set the design and material standards and applications while ensuring safety, effectiveness and constructability of standards.
  • Performs assignments while acting independently and may leading multi-discipline teams.
  • Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve reliability
  • Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.
  • Interface with applicable industry groups such as IEEE, EPRI, EEI, MEA, etc. to introduce new design improvements and materials.
  • Investigate common point of failure modes and trends for the purpose of material or design standard improvements as well as supporting the analysis of extent of condition

Job Scope

  • Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.
  • Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
  • Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
  • 7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
  • Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
  • Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
  • Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification (1) master's degree in engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (4) Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department.
  • Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Relay & Protection engineering designs, principles and practices
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) 
  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. 
  • A working knowledge of applicable analysis software packages
  • Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.

Benefits


  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Other facts

Tech stack
Engineering Design,Relay Protection,Control Engineering,Technical Expertise,Mentorship,Collaboration,Problem Solving,Material Specifications,Construction Specifications,Safety Standards,Technical Training,Industry Standards,Electrical Systems,Mechanical Systems,Project Management,Communication Skills

About ComEd

At ComEd, we believe in being an energy partner, not just an energy provider.

Being a provider means we deliver electricity to over 4 million customers across northern Illinois, which accounts for about 70 percent of the state’s population. We do so safely and reliably because we are driven by the innovation that comes from the industry expertise our employees offer. And we're committed to pursuing best-in-class performance so that our customers receive the quality service they expect and deserve. We have championed investments in technology that help shorten outages and make them less frequent, and those investments empower our customers to make smart choices about energy usage.

Being a partner means we also help our customers discover new ways to save money on electric bills, while also showing how they can help the environment by decreasing their carbon footprint. We also support a range of initiatives that make a difference in people’s lives. Our commitment focuses on education, environment, arts and culture, and community development.

At ComEd, #PoweringLives isn’t just a motto. It is the driving force behind everything we do.

Learn more about ComEd anytime at www.ComEd.com.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Utilities

What you'll do

  • The Senior Engineer is responsible for maintaining and developing engineering standards for Transmission & Substation, focusing on Relay Protection & Control. This includes collaborating with various teams to ensure effective implementation of design standards and providing technical expertise.

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