Sr Engineer

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

2d

About The Position

The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving Exelon utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. The role mentors junior engineers, leads complex engineering studies, and ensures work aligns with safety, reliability, and compliance goals. Work may include advanced system performance analysis and outage investigations, grid modernization strategies, management of project budgets, schedules, and resources, cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, and field inspections to resolve high-impact technical challenges. Extended hours may be required during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The position leads specialized engineering assignments and complex projects requiring extensive technical expertise. It evaluates complex issues, recommends resolutions, develops and leads projects with significant financial and operational impact, and may create commissioning plans. The Senior Engineer also prepares project documentation, provides technical training and mentorship, participates in department planning and performance monitoring, and may contribute to technical and industry societies or committees. The role influences project decisions with significant company impact and applies technical knowledge to promote workplace safety and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• At least 7 years of professional engineering experience, subject to the stated experience-reduction provisions.
• 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 in the area of expertise.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• At least three related career experiences, or lead membership on a recognized industry committee, or a qualifying professional license, advanced technical degree, MBA, or project management certification.
• A master's degree in Engineering reduces the on-the-job training experience requirement by one year; a Professional Engineer license also reduces it by one year, but the combined maximum reduction is one year.
• Any Professional Engineer license must be issued by the state in which the candidate will practice.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or a Project Management certification.
• Engineer-in-Training certification and/or Professional Engineer license.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, including report generation and technical writing.
• Participation in industry committees or working groups, or publication of technical documents.
• Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
• Working knowledge of analysis software such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized engineering assignments requiring extensive expertise and current credentials in the relevant technical area.
• Lead engineering tasks and projects, including critical or analytical projects and complex projects requiring specialized knowledge; conduct field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review as needed.
• Evaluate complex technical issues and recommend actions or programs to resolve them, including reviewing and evaluating engineering design documents.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and lead projects with significant financial and operational impact; develop initial commissioning plans when needed.
• Plan, write, and complete documentation deliverables and project tasks.
• Provide technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
• Participate in department planning through field or site walkdowns, meetings and conference calls, budget recommendations, and performance monitoring.
• Participate in technical and industry societies or committees to keep current with technologies and issues relevant to the company.
• Support utility infrastructure project planning, design, and execution across electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems.
• Conduct advanced system performance analysis and outage investigations, develop grid modernization strategies, coordinate with stakeholders, and perform field inspections.
• Work extended hours when required for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $103,200 to $141,900, varying based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors.
• 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, and bonding/primary caregiver or 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