Senior Engineer - T&S Engineering Standards (Protection & Control)

ComEd; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus

Annual bonus

Job summary

ComEd is seeking a Transmission & Substation Standards Engineer to develop and maintain engineering design standards for high-voltage assets (765kV to 4kV) and to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs across projects in Illinois.

You will review and update standards, collaborate with multiple engineering groups, provide technical training, and interface with IEEE/EPRI/EEI to introduce improvements, with extended hours during storms or emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or PE license required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of standards, codes, methods, and practices in engineering.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for T&S Standards including Engineering Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Drawings.
• Point of contact for technical questions related to material and design standards.
• Collaborate with vendors and multiple engineering groups to set standards and ensure safety and constructability.
• Lead assignments and mentor others; provide recommendations to management for reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical systems

Problem solving

Standards and codes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Engineering analysis software

Job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day. As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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). Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers. We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us. Are you on for the challenge?

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 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. 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 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 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

• Relay and Protection experience
• 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.