Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Engineer

ComEd · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineering$85k/yrFull-time

About Us

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient. We're a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies: Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. We elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking in our relentless pursuit of excellence.

About the Role

Independently performs technical tasks and contributes to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Exelon's utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This role involves performing engineering studies, technical calculations, specifications, permitting, work packages, and performance evaluations to ensure system safety, reliability, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze electric, gas, and/or communications system performance and outage data.
  • Identify and implement improvements in 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.
  • Perform engineering assignments while exercising independent discretion under the guidance of an experienced engineer (e.g., collect data, perform complex analysis, interpret results, draw conclusions, and clearly present recommendations to management).
  • Perform engineering tasks associated with large projects or multiple small projects (e.g., analyze and interpret results of complex power flows, perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results).
  • Direct the engineering tasks associated with a large project or multiple small projects (e.g., verify and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices; design high voltage transmission and distribution circuits meeting all engineering standards and criteria).
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current technical systems and processes; participate on teams to improve them.
  • Provide technical assistance to senior engineers, managers, and others.
  • Apply technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • May be required to work extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
  • 2 - 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 necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree or graduate-level work in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.
  • Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation, and technical writing skills.
  • Interpersonal skills and the 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.

Benefits

  • 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, 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.

Pay

Annual salary: $84,800.00 – $116,600.00, based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors.

Annual bonus for eligible positions: 10%.

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