Sr Engineer

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

7d

About The Position

The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving Exelon’s utility infrastructure including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, leading complex engineering studies, and ensuring strategic alignment with safety, reliability, and compliance goals.

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
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
• License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing.
• PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
• Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department.
• Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year).

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
• Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
• Participation in industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.
• Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise, requiring maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credential in the specialized technical area
• 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 complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution, which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents
• 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
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others
• Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results
• May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest
• Lead reporting and analytics efforts, leveraging Power BI to track performance metrics, maintenance activities, and financials.
• Manage Hut/Cabinet maintenance tracking, ensuring accurate documentation, status visibility, and alignment with operational requirements.
• Oversee financial tracking, including budget monitoring, cost analysis, and reporting to support program decision-making.
• Support pilot product implementation including planning, coordination, and execution of initial deployments.
• Develop testing strategies, installation guidelines, and standard procedures to ensure consistency and quality in field implementation.
• Coordinate procurement and ordering of cabinets, equipment, and required materials to support project timelines.
• Drive timeline oversight and execution scheduling to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with program milestones.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and refine processes, procedures, and scope requirements.
• Provide on-site support during initial installations to validate execution, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to design and standards.
• Lead discussions on maintenance strategies and battery supply management to ensure reliability and sustainability of deployed assets.
• Collaborate with Lead Responsible Engineers (LREs) to review designs, perform redlining, and ensure scope accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• 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