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Hybrid role in Oakbrook Terrace, IL with Exelon

As a Senior Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across utility infrastructure projects, supporting work that strengthens safety, reliability, and compliance. Exelon offers a compensation range of USD 103,200 to 141,900 per year, along with an annual bonus (15%) for eligible positions.

Beyond competitive pay, you can access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement support through 401(k) match and annual company contributions. The role also includes generous paid time off options and wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform specialized engineering assignments, maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credentials in the applicable technical specialty.
  • Lead engineering tasks and projects involving critical or analytical work, including field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review.
  • Evaluate complex technical issues using highly specialized knowledge and recommend actions or programs, which may include reviewing or evaluating engineering design documents.
  • Evaluate, develop, implement, and lead projects with significant financial and operational impact, including potential development of initial commissioning plans and documentation deliverables.
  • Provide detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
  • Support department planning through field/site walkdowns, meeting and conference call participation, budget recommendations, and performance monitoring to meet committed results.
  • Participate in technical and industry societies and committees to build knowledge of new technologies or issues relevant to company interests.
  • Lead advanced electric, gas, and/or communications system performance analysis and outage investigations.
  • Develop and implement engineering strategies for grid modernization.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for major projects.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
  • Conduct field inspections and resolve high-impact technical challenges.
  • May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
  • Influence project decisions that have significant impact on the company and apply technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer status.
  • 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 the area(s) of expertise.
  • 7+ years of professional engineering experience, including 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 (changes in technical job responsibilities, 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.
  • Note on experience reduction: A Master’s degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. A PE license reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. The maximum reduction is one (1) year, even if both apply.

Technologies

  • CYMDIST
  • PSS\E
  • Python
  • PLS-CAD
  • Pole Foreman
  • Power BI

Benefits

  • Annual salary: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/Yr. (varies by skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors)
  • Annual Bonus: 15% for eligible positions
  • Retirement: 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Insurance: Medical, dental and vision; life and disability
  • Paid time off: vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave, or parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program: resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs: tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more

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