Senior Engineer - T&S Engineering Standards (Protection & Control)

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining engineering design standards and practices for Transmission and Substation assets operating at 765kV, 345kV, 138kV, 69kV, 34kV, 12kV, and 4kV. T&S standards include Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications, and Generic Design Drawings. The role reviews, updates, and facilitates the development of these standards, working with T&S groups to support effective implementation. It provides specialized technical expertise for strategic, legislative, and operational decisions and collaborates with other Exelon companies on internal and industry standards and technology. Extended hours may be required during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific class of T&S standards and may work independently or lead multidisciplinary teams. It influences project decisions with significant company impact and applies engineering knowledge to promote workplace safety and customer satisfaction. The role also supports reliability improvements through recommendations, action plans, technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes, methods, and practices relevant to the area of expertise.
• At least 7 years of professional engineering experience, subject to the stated experience reductions for an engineering master's degree or PE license.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in a unique area of engineering expertise.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• At least three related career experiences, or leadership as a member of a recognized industry committee, or a PE license, advanced technical degree, MBA, or Project Management Certification.
• May be required to work extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Relay and Protection experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable analysis software packages.
• Ability to analyze industry-wide trends and implement enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications, and Generic Design Drawings as a subject matter expert for a specific class of T&S standards.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical questions related to material application and design standards.
• Work with vendors on material design improvements and implementation.
• Collaborate with equipment specialists, Relay & Protection, Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Capacity Planning, Transmission Planning, Testing & Commissioning Engineering, and field groups to set design and material standards and applications while ensuring safety, effectiveness, and constructability.
• Perform assignments independently and, as appropriate, lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide recommendations to management and implement action plans to improve reliability.
• Provide detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
• Interface with industry groups such as IEEE, EPRI, EEI, and MEA to introduce design improvements and materials.
• Investigate common failure modes and trends to support material or design standard improvements and analysis of extent of condition.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of 15% 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, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
• 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: Senior