The Sr Engineer role provides technical leadership across the planning, design, and execution of utility infrastructure projects for Exelon, spanning electric and gas systems and related facilities. This position supports complex engineering decision-making while mentoring engineers and coordinating resources to meet operational and compliance goals.
Location and Salary
- Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL (onsite)
- Salary: USD 103,200 - 141,900 per year
Primary Purpose
The Senior Engineer delivers technical leadership for projects involving Exelon’s utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. The role includes mentoring junior engineers, leading complex engineering studies, and ensuring alignment with safety, reliability, and compliance objectives.
Responsibilities
- Leads and performs specialized assignments requiring extensive engineering expertise and maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credentials in the specialized technical area (25%)
- Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects for critical or analytical efforts, or a small number of complex projects requiring specialized knowledge across many areas, including field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review (25%)
- Evaluates complex technical issues requiring highly specialized knowledge and recommends actions or programs for resolution, which may require review and evaluation of engineering design documents (20%)
- Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects with significant financial and operational impact, including development of initial commissioning plans; plans, writes, and performs documentation deliverables and related project tasks (10%)
- Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others (10%)
- Supports department planning through field or site walkdowns, meeting and conference call participation, budget recommendations, and monitoring performance toward committed results (5%)
- May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to build knowledge related to new technologies or issues of interest to the company (5%)
Additional responsibilities include leading advanced electric, gas, and/or communications system performance analysis and outage investigations; developing and implementing engineering strategies for grid modernization; managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for major projects; facilitating cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement; conducting field inspections and resolving high-impact technical challenges. Extended hours may be required for storm coverage or other energy delivery emergencies. The role influences project decisions that have significant impact on the company and applies technical knowledge to support a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer
- 7+ years of professional engineering experience
- 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 specific to areas of expertise
- Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues
- Minimum of three related career experiences, or lead membership in a recognized industry committee, or Professional Engineer’s License, an advanced technical degree, MBA, or Project Management Certification
Note on experience reduction: Items related to a master’s degree in Engineering reduce the on-the-job experience requirement by 1 year. The maximum reduction for combining a master’s degree and a PE license is 1 year. A PE License must be issued by the state where you are practicing.
Technologies
- CYMDIST
- PSS/E
- Python
- PLS-CAD
- Pole Foreman
- Power BI
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management Certification
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate with all management levels
- Strong written and oral communication, presentation, report generation, and technical writing skills
- Participation in industry committees or working groups, or publishing technical documents
- Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, including system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution
- Working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar tools
Benefits
- Annual salary varies based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/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
