Engineer-Capacity Planning

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

15h

About The Position

Independently performs technical engineering tasks and contributes to planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Exelon utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. The role includes engineering studies, technical calculations, specifications, permitting, work packages, and performance evaluations to support system safety, reliability, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Work may involve analyzing electric, gas, and/or communications system performance and outage data; identifying and implementing safety, reliability, and grid-performance improvements; supporting cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning; collaborating with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners; conducting field inspections; and supporting project execution. Extended hours may be required to provide coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 2–4 years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments in a specific discipline, across various installations, or for services.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management certification.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, report-generation skills, and technical-writing skills.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with peers and managers.
• Consulting and needs-assessment skills.
• Working knowledge of analysis software such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments with independent discretion under the guidance of an experienced engineer, including collecting data, conducting complex analysis, interpreting results, drawing conclusions, and presenting recommendations to management.
• Perform engineering tasks for large projects or multiple small projects, including interpreting complex power-flow results, conducting complex engineering tests, and analyzing ambiguous results.
• May direct engineering tasks for large or multiple small projects, including verifying studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices.
• Design high-voltage transmission and distribution circuits in accordance with engineering standards and criteria.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current technical systems and processes and participate on teams.
• Provide technical assistance to senior engineers, managers, and others.
• Apply technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Analyze utility system performance and outage data, identify and implement improvements, support cost estimation and integrated system planning, collaborate with internal and external partners, conduct field inspections, and support project execution.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of 10% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level