Senior Relay & Protection Engineer - Substation (Hybrid)

Exelon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary and bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Exelon's ComEd division in Oak Brook Terrace, IL is seeking a Sr Engineer - Relay and Protection Engineering to design protective schemes for substation equipment and transmission/distribution lines. The role offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities for leadership and technical mentorship.

You will lead complex projects, perform field testing, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and help drive safety, reliability and cost improvements while maintaining industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to analyze complex electrical systems
• Strong problem-solving and engineering theory knowledge
• Experience with standards, codes, and practices in the field

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs engineering tasks on complex projects with potential field testing and peer review
• Develops and implements projects with significant financial and operational impact
• Provides training, mentorship, and guidance to teammates
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams and contractors to ensure project success
• Acts as an expert in specialized area and contributes to industry groups

Skills

Engineering expertise

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PE License

Job description

Exelon's ComEd division in Oak Brook Terrace, IL is seeking a Sr Engineer - Relay and Protection Engineering to design protective schemes for substation equipment and transmission/distribution lines. The role offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities for leadership and technical mentorship.

You will lead complex projects, perform field testing, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and help drive safety, reliability and cost improvements while maintaining industry standards.