Senior Engineer - Equipment Specialist

Exelon • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

87d • $100,800 - $138,600

About The Position

This position will serve as a subject matter expert for Transmission and Substation large pieces of equipment. Prefer to have knowledge of industry standards such as IEEE and ANSI as it pertains to T&S assets. The person to provide expert opinion as required to field personnel as well as management and leadership. The person will be responsible for creating and updating T&S equipment standards as well as providing technical training to field personnel. The person will be expected to attend and participate in technical and industrial committees. The person will be able to read/review electric schematics and work with vendors on T&S equipment. The person will also be responsible for evaluating equipment, working with supply and others to determine and approve vendors for T&S equipment. Develops and/or leads teams in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric, transmission, distribution systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

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 or Lead Member of a recognized industry committee or Professional Engineer's License, advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification.
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise.
• Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer review.
• Evaluates, develops, implements and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans.
• Plans, writes and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects.
• Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
• Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors.
• Serves as an expert in specialized area.
• Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required.
• Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest, make recommendations for business decisions regarding strategy for new technologies and/or engineering techniques and tools.

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
• And much more

What This Job Offers

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