General Engineer: Utility Grid & Projects Lead

ComEd; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

ComEd seeks a General Engineer to lead and support engineering efforts across its electric distribution systems. The role requires broad utility knowledge, program execution, and coordination with stakeholders to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient project delivery, with opportunities to impact reliability and customer satisfaction across the service territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or PE license.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• 4–7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods and practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering assignments of moderate complexity with guidance (50%).
• Leads small engineering projects or tasks with cross-functional teams (30%).
• Provides technical support and consultation to engineering and operating groups (10%).
• Participates in evaluation and improvement of technical systems and processes (10%).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PE license

Tools

CYMDIST

PSS/E

Python

PLS-CAD

Power BI

Job description

ComEd seeks a General Engineer to lead and support engineering efforts across its electric distribution systems. The role requires broad utility knowledge, program execution, and coordination with stakeholders to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient project delivery, with opportunities to impact reliability and customer satisfaction across the service territory.