ComEd - Senior Engineer - Transmission & Substation Standards (Overhead Transmission Line)

Exelon • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

91d • $100,800 - $138,600

About The Position

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 Overhead Transmission Line Engineering Design Standards including voltages of 765kV, 345kV, 138kV & 69kV. T&S Standards include Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Overhead Transmission Line engineering designs, principles and practices
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 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

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, updating, and facilitating the development of T&S design standards
• Working closely with the T&S groups to ensure effective standard implementation
• Providing technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions
• Collaborating with other Exelon companies and creating, updating, and applying internal/industry design standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for a specific class of T&S Standards
• 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, TCE, field groups, etc. to set the design and material standards and applications
• Performs assignments while acting independently and may lead multi-discipline teams
• Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve reliability
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others
• Interfaces with applicable industry groups such as IEEE, EPRI, EEI, MEA, etc. to introduce new design improvements and materials
• Investigates common point of failure modes and trends for the purpose of material or design standard improvements

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,800.00/Yr. - $138,600.00/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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees