ComEd - Senior Engineer - Transmission & Substation Standards (Relay & Protection)

Exelon • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

91d • $100,800 - $138,600

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. The Transmission & Substation (T&S) Standards team is responsible for maintaining and developing new standards and engineering practices that ensure standardized, efficient, safe, and cost-effective designs. This position focuses on Distribution and Transmission Relay Protection & Control Engineering Design Standards across various voltage levels including 765kV, 345kV, 138kV, 69kV, 34kV, 12kV, and 4kV.

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 (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, advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Relay & Protection 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

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for a specific class of T&S Standards including Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings: Distribution and Transmission Relay Protection & Control Engineering 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 while ensuring safety, effectiveness and constructability of standards
• 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 as well as supporting the analysis of extent of condition

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