ComEd - Testing & Commissioning Engineering Tech

Exelon Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Testing and Commissioning Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of substation equipment, ensuring the reliability of power distribution systems. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation and community service, while also offering a take-home vehicle and opportunities for overtime. Join a company committed to powering a cleaner, brighter future and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual bonuses, and generous paid time off. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read blueprints essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on power equipment.
• Conduct testing and assist in restoration of malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Blueprint reading

Technical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Associate's degree

Relevant military experience

Tools

Basic test instruments

SCADA systems

Power reclosers

Job description

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.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

If you enjoy working in the field and troubleshooting substation equipment, then this is the job for you. The position involves work in ComEd’s West region, includes a take home vehicle, and the opportunity for overtime pay. Testing and Commissioning engineers are a front-line field engineering workforce that commissions, maintains, and troubleshoots transmission and distribution level protection and control systems inside ComEd substations. System and equipment types include protective relays, SCADA, substation automation, power and control equipment, fiber-optic, power line carrier, and revenue metering. Commissioning new equipment includes creating commissioning plans, writing livening procedures, creating and running test plans, and analyzing test results compared to expected values. The engineers also troubleshoot and perform field investigations for malfunctioning power equipment, system events and protective relay miss-operations. They then support corrective maintenance to repair any identified equipment issues. Lastly, the Testing and Commissioning engineers perform preventive maintenance on protection system components and SCADA. Testing and Commissioning engineers are the technical authority in the field. They provide leadership by directing and supporting substation maintenance and contractor crews on work associated with these systems. The Testing and Commissioning organization also plays a critical role in substation outage / work planning, maintaining engineering drawings, relay/SCADA database data entry, NERC/CIP audit support, supporting the engineering PM & CM maintenance programs, and is a strong advocate of the ComEd Safety culture.

Works on larger jobs, small projects; routines; under the guidance of an experienced engineer / technician, on electrical power distribution equipment and associated control circuits to ensure proper electrical operation. Testing and Commissioning Engineering work is on transmission & distribution substation equipment. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on distribution and transmission relays, communications equipment, power reclosers etc., using the guidelines listed in the Field Reference and the Maintenance Procedures manuals.
• Conduct basic hands-on acceptance and in-service testing of transmission and distribution equipment (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, control and relay panels, SCADA, power line carrier, audio tone, etc.) Testing is performed per the guidelines included in the Field Reference Manual and the Maintenance Procedures Manuals.
• Assist with the restoration of malfunctioning transmission and distribution equipment, under emergency conditions, by performing the necessary hands-on testing as outlined in the Field Reference and Maintenance Procedures manuals.
• Receive, participate, and provide some on-the-job and formal classroom training.
• Complete required paperwork (reports, test data, blueprint corrections, relay settings, etc.) as necessary to document work performed.

Job Scope

Conduct CMs, PMs, and project installation testing activities on power equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field and 0-3 years of technical experience, an associate's degree and 2-5 years of technical experience, or 5-7 years of technical experience or relevant education, if non-degreed or a non-technical degree.
• Successful completion of the TECH Test. (A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university exempts the TECH Test requirement.)
• Good knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline for maintenance, testing, installation or service.
• Positions require the ability to read blueprints and schematics and use basic test instruments.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Requires frequent travel to various company substations or other locations within the service territory.
• Must be available to work shifts and respond to emergency situations (7 days per week / 24 hours per day).
• Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program. Relevant experience includes experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience, as deemed relevant to the role. Relevant educational experience includes company sponsored training programs (ex. PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs, as deemed relevant to the role. The equivalent relevant education / experience requirement is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Technical experience related to electrical power equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred for Distribution Automation positions.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: USD $78,400.00/Yr. - USD $117,600.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%.
• 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 (based on position).
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.
• And much more.