Engineer

At ComEd, this Engineer role supports the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Exelon utility infrastructure, including electric and gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. You will carry out engineering studies and technical work that supports system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

What you’ll do

• Independently complete technical engineering assignments under the guidance of an experienced engineer, including collecting data, performing complex analysis, interpreting results, and presenting clear recommendations to management
• Support large projects or multiple smaller efforts by analyzing complex power flow results and performing complex engineering tests, including interpreting non-specific or ambiguous findings
• May direct engineering tasks by verifying and validating studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices, including designing high voltage transmission and distribution circuits aligned with engineering standards and criteria
• Evaluate the effectiveness of technical systems and processes, and contribute on teams supporting high voltage transmission and distribution circuit work
• Provide technical assistance to senior engineers, managers, and others
• Apply technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and improve customer satisfaction
• Analyze electric, gas, and/or communications system performance and review outage data
• Identify and implement improvements focused on safety, reliability, and grid performance
• Support cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners
• Conduct field inspections and support project execution
• May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 2 to 4 years of professional engineering experience
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices
• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices needed for assignments within a specific discipline, installations, or services

Tools and technologies

• CYMDIST
• PSS/E
• Python
• PLS-CAD
• Pole Foreman
• Power BI
• Inventor 3D

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: $84,800.00 to $116,600.00 per year (based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors)
• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Graduate degree (or graduate-level work) in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management Certification
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, including report generation and technical writing
• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with peers and managers
• Consulting and needs assessment skills
• Working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar
• Inventor 3D experience is highly desired, or willingness to learn and train; additional civil structural experience is a plus

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL (onsite)

Minimum experience: 2 years