General Engineer - Substation Engineer (Utilities)

Exelon; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is looking for a General Engineer - Substation Engineering to lead engineering efforts across utility infrastructure in Villa Park, IL. This role encompasses developing engineering solutions and managing technical deliverables while ensuring compliance with standards.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 4-7 years of experience, and strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• Ability to communicate with all management levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead small engineering projects ensuring technical standards are met.
• Provide technical support to engineering and operating groups.
• Participate in evaluation and improvement of technical systems.

Skills

Ability to analyze complex systems

Problem solving approaches

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

Field test equipment

Job description

Overview

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 are a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies: Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Commonwealth Edison, Delmarva Power & Light, PECO Energy Company, and Potomac Electric Power Company. We\'re committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, guided by purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. We provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?

Primary Purpose

The General Engineer - Substation Engineering (Utilities) leads and supports engineering efforts across Exelon\'s utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This role requires a broad understanding of utility operations and involves developing engineering solutions, managing technical deliverables, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Driving initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, coordinating across departments and with external stakeholders, overseeing field inspections and resolving technical issues. May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Performs engineering assignments of moderate complexity, exercising independent judgment under the guidance of experienced engineers (e.g., collect and analyze technical data, interpret results, draw conclusions, and present recommendations to management).
• Leads small engineering projects or tasks, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements and standards are met (e.g., analyze and interpret results of power flows, perform engineering tests, and resolve ambiguous findings).
• Provides technical support and consultation to engineering and operating groups, assisting in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment (e.g., review and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices).
• Participates in the evaluation and improvement of technical systems and processes, contributing to project planning and implementation, and may assign and review work as needed.
• Lead scope of work development for new 138kV, 345kV and 765kV substations, expansions, rebuilds, and major equipment additions.
• Define assumptions, evaluate alternatives and build strategies.
• Responsible for developing high level scope, one-line diagrams, conceptual layouts, and preliminary designs for greenfield substations and capacity expansion projects.
• Coordinate input from civil, structural and protection & control to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.

Job Scope

• Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company, which may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System.
• Applies technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• 4-7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments.
• Minimum of two related career experiences or Engineer in Training, or 50% complete with advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification.
• Note: Various waivers and reductions to experience may apply based on degrees or licenses as described in the original content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree or graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation and technical writing skills.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate\'s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $92,000.00/Yr. – $126,500.00/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.