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TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Contract Outage Coordinator to support a large utilities Transmission Project Management organization. You will coordinate outages, manage requests, and work with project managers, system operators, outage planners, and engineering groups to safely remove equipment during construction or maintenance.

The role is hybrid in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, offering pay between $52.00 and $62.00 per hour with eligibility for benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in switching coordination or outage planning within utility operations.
• Familiarity with control rooms, transmission & distribution operations, and outage ticket processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage electrical transmission and substation outages for capital construction projects.
• Create, submit, track, and manage outage requests through switching processes.
• Collaborate with project managers, system operators, outage planners, and engineering teams.

Skills

Outage planning & coordination

Project coordination

Switching & protection management

Transmission, substation

Outages

Electrical transmission

SCADA

NERC

FERC

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

This role supports a large utilities Transmission Project Management organization by coordinating and managing electrical transmission and substation outages required to execute capital construction projects. The position will work closely with project managers, system operators, outage planners, and engineering groups to create, submit, track, and manage outage requests through ComEd's switching request process. The ideal candidate understands how power flows through an electrical transmission or distribution network and has prior experience planning, coordinating, scheduling, or operating outages necessary to safely remove equipment from service while construction or maintenance activities are performed. Management is looking for someone who can potentially stay for the full duration of the long term engagement.

Preference is someone that has worked in and has an overall understanding of the following:

• In utility control rooms
• In transmission operations
• In distribution operations
• Performing switching activities
• Creating outage requests
• Planning electrical outages
• How power flows through an electrical grid
• Isolation boundaries
• Isolation points
• Zones of protection
• Switching processes
• System operations concepts

Skills

• Outage Planning & Coordination
• Project Coordination
• Switching and Protection Management
• Project Coordination
• Transmission, Substation
• Outages
• Electrical Transmission
• SCADA
• NERC, FERC

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors Degree Preferred and Generally Expected

Candidates without a degree must demonstrate significant direct industry experience such as:

• Switching Coordinator
• Control Room Operator
• Outage Planner
• Outage Ticket Writer
• Reliability Operator
• Similar utility operations background

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $62.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Oakbrook Terrace,IL.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.