Engineer

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

12d

About The Position

The Engineer independently performs technical tasks and contributes to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Exelon utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. The work 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. Assignments may involve analyzing system performance and outage data, identifying and implementing safety and reliability improvements, supporting cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning, collaborating with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners, and conducting field inspections to support project execution. Extended hours may be required for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The Engineer performs assignments with independent discretion under the guidance of an experienced engineer, provides technical assistance to senior engineers and managers, and applies engineering knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction. The role may involve complex power-flow analysis and engineering tests, directing engineering tasks on projects, evaluating technical systems and processes, and designing high-voltage transmission and distribution circuits in accordance with engineering standards and criteria.

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, including report generation and technical writing.
• 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

• Collect data, perform complex analysis, interpret results, draw conclusions, and present recommendations to management.
• Perform engineering tasks associated with large projects or multiple smaller projects, including analysis of complex power flows and engineering tests.
• Direct engineering tasks associated with projects when needed, including verifying studies, blueprints, and designs against accepted engineering principles and practices.
• Design high-voltage transmission and distribution circuits that meet engineering standards and criteria.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current technical systems and processes and participate on teams.
• Contribute to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of utility infrastructure.
• Conduct field inspections and support project execution.
• Support cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners.
• Analyze system performance and outage data and identify improvements in safety, reliability, and grid performance.
• Provide technical assistance to senior engineers, managers, and others.
• May work extended hours to provide coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

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, bonding/primary caregiver leave, 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