Sr Engineering Tech - Testing & Commissioning - Rockford, Illinois

Exelon Corporation; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon Corporation in Illinois is seeking Testing and Commissioning engineers to commission, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control systems in ComEd substations. The role involves field testing, creating commissioning plans, and troubleshooting to improve system performance and capacity.

Ideal candidates have a degree in a technical field with several years of experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel. A company vehicle and overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a technical field with 3+ years, or Associate's with 5+ years, or 7+ years relevant experience.
• Successful completion of TECH Test.
• Broad knowledge of regulations, standards, and practices.
• Experience directing crews during maintenance/commissioning.
• Experience testing/commissioning distribution automation with OJE process.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must travel to substations; 24/7 on-call availability.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership by directing substation maintenance and contractor crews.
• Interface with Central T&S Engineering, Work Management, Project Management, Operations, Data Maintenance and Substation Maintenance.
• Support outage planning, relay/SCADA database management, and NERC/CIP audit support.
• Support maintenance programs and safety culture initiatives.
• Work in field environment, with a company vehicle and potential overtime.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience

Job description

Who We Are

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're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies — 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).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Testing and Commissioning engineers are a front-line field engineering force that commissions, maintains, and troubleshoots transmission and distribution level protection and control systems inside ComEd substations. System and equipment types include protective relays, SCADA, substation automation, power and control equipment, fiber-optic, power line carrier, and revenue metering.

The Testing and Commissioning engineers perform field testing and commissioning engineering activities associated with installation of new equipment along with troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance of existing equipment. The work associated with commissioning new equipment serves to improve system performance and upgrade capacity of the system. Commissioning new equipment includes creating commissioning plans, writing livening procedures, creating and running test plans, and analyzing test results compared to expected values. They also troubleshoot and perform field investigations for malfunctioning power equipment, system events and protective relaying mis operations. They then support corrective maintenance to repair any identified equipment issues. Lastly, the Testing and Commissioning engineers perform preventive maintenance on protection system components and SCADA.

Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

Testing and Commissioning engineers are the technical authority in the field. They provide leadership by directing and supporting substation maintenance and contractor crews on work associated with these systems. They continually interface with ComEd’s Central T&S Engineering, Work Management, Project Management, Operations, Data Maintenance, and Substation Maintenance departments to support the T&S daily work activities. The Testing and Commissioning organization also plays a critical role in substation outage / work planning, maintaining engineering drawings, relay/SCADA database management, NERC/CIP audit support, supporting the engineering PM & CM maintenance programs, and is a strong advocate of the ComEd Safety culture. If you enjoy being in a field work environment, troubleshooting equipment and hands-on learning, having a company vehicle, and the opportunity for Overtime, the Testing and Commissioning Engineering department may be right for you.

Job Scope

Provides technical expertise in support of projects. Influence decisions that have a moderate impact on the company. Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3 or more years of technical experience, an associate's degree and 5 or more years of technical experience, or 7 or more years of technical experience or relevant education, if non-degreed or a non-technical degree.
• Successful completion of the TECH Test. (A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university exempts the TECH Test requirement.)
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline for maintenance, testing, installation or service
• Testing Group positions require demonstrated ability to direct crews during maintenance or commissioning of equipment or systems
• Distribution Testing positions require demonstrated ability using OJE process to independently investigate and test / troubleshoot & commission distribution automation system equipment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Requires frequent travel to various company substations or other locations within the service territory
• Must be available to work shifts and respond to emergency situations (7 days per week / 24 hours per day)
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program. Relevant experience includes experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience, as deemed relevant to the role. Relevant educational experience includes company sponsored training programs (ex. PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs, as deemed relevant to the role. The equivalent relevant education / experience requirement is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Technical experience related to electrical power equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Clearly demonstrated team leadership abilities on critical projects.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $88,000.00/Yr. – $121,000.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%
• 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.