Sr Engineering Tech Specialist

ComEd•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The position is a self - directed technical expert that will be providing technical direction and providing feedback based on emergent outage situations and power system needs. Provide analytical support and provide recommendations to the Company (other business units and/or customers) as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, or facilities. The position will also perform oversight and governance for specific critical facilities. Support contingency planning and facilitate lessons learned protocol. Support project and regional customer council meetings and develop recommended improvements around reliability. Facilitate yearly reviews of this process to drive continuous improvements. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or 6 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to analyze and interpret electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge and ability to apply problem-solving approaches.
Knowledge of construction, operations or engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments for a specific discipline installations, or service.
Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program. Relevant experience includes experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience, as deemed relevant to the role. Relevant educational experience includes company sponsored training programs (ex. PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs, as deemed relevant to the role. The equivalent relevant education / experience requirement is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Clearly demonstrated team leadership abilities on critical projects.

Responsibilities

Leads and performs engineering assignments associated with critical engineering projects or a number of small projects with many complex features require extensive company experience that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System.
Performs assignments in areas where engineering precedents are incomplete, lacking or require broad experience.
Evaluates, develops and implements projects that have significant financial and operational impact.
May serve as an expert for organization in a specific area or responsibility that may include the delivery of classroom instruction/training and/or OJT/OJE.
Performs assignments while acting independently and may lead multi-discipline teams.
Provides recommendations and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.
Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest.
Provide Technical support on the transmission and Distribution system as required. This may include evaluating testing as requested to determine the acceptance of electrical system components (such as cables, transformers, cap banks regulators, etc.).
Providing technical guidance to regarding the set-up and proper operation of the ComEd emergency generators.
Providing engineering recommendations determining industrial and commercial power quality situations, performing sound evaluations, responding to EMF concerns, addressing operational impacts of the distribution power system (or customer systems) and then performing evaluations from the information obtained from the afore mentioned activities to formulate recommendations based on the data evaluation to provide to the appropriate engineering organizations to rectify any ComEd caused situations

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $88,800.00/Yr. – $122,100.00/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
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.