General Engineer - T&S Engineering Standards

Transmission & Distribution World; Illinois; On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Transmission & Distribution World seeks a skilled engineer to develop and maintain engineering standards for transmission and substation assets, dealing with voltages ranging from 765kV to 4kV. The role includes collaboration with T&S groups and providing technical expertise to enhance design standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 4-7 years of experience, and the ability to analyze complex systems. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for T&S Standards.
• Work closely with vendors on material design improvements.
• Provide recommendations for management to improve reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Engineering principles

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Analysis software packages

Job description

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 Engineering Design Standards for Transmission and Substation assets including voltages of 765kV, 345kV, 138kV, 69kV, 34kV, 12kV & 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. Operates independently and seeks guidance when appropriate. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for a specific class of T&S Standards (Civil/Structural) including management of Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings.
• 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, Testing & Commissioning Engineering, field groups, etc. to set the design and material standards and applications while ensuring safety, effectiveness, and constructability of standards.
• Perform assignments while acting independently and may lead multi-discipline teams.
• Provides recommendations for 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 points 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 moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed on system.
• 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 (PE).
• 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 for a specific area.
• Minimum of two related career experiences, Engineer in Training, or 50% completion of an advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification.
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
• PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
• Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree and a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one year).

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of Civil and Structural engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Licensed Structural Engineer.
• 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: $92,000.00 per year – $126,500.00 per year.
• 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.