Jobs · Art & Creative · Illinois

Engineering Design Tech

Exelon · Rockford, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteArt & Creative$76k/yrFull-time

About Us

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, 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 over 10.7 million customers across 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).

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 to drive excellence.

About the Role

Develops designs, layouts, construction drawings, and a bill of material for relatively complex systems and smaller projects or portions of larger projects for the installation, removal, or modification of utility infrastructure on Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas, and telecommunication facilities/systems. Performs field engineering and provides designs for both internal and external customers. May coordinate, track, and monitor the electrical requirements of New Business projects to meet customer need dates. Interprets and applies engineering standards and memos.

This position may require working extended hours, including 24/7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Develops designs, layouts, construction drawings, and a bill of material for relatively complex systems and smaller projects or portions of larger projects for utility infrastructure installation, removal, or modification (80%).
  • Interprets and applies engineering standards and memos (10%).
  • Assists with technical consultation, plan developments, and recommendations for customer and company systems (e.g., verify and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices) (5%).
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of current design processes and participates on teams (e.g., design high-voltage transmission and distribution circuits to meet all engineering standards and criteria) (5%).
  • Develops construction drawings and material requirements for utility infrastructure projects.
  • Works independently under the direction of a lead engineer.
  • Responds to customer needs for service by evaluating standard versus required facilities to develop charges for customers, impacting financial and operational outcomes.
  • Responsible for financial requirements associated with projects supporting the Asset Investment Committee (AIC) / Project Review Committee (PRC) process.
  • Applies technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a technical field and 0-3 years of technical experience, or an associate's degree in a technical field and 2-5 years of relevant technical experience, or 5-7 years of technical experience or equivalent education if non-degreed or holding a non-technical/engineering degree.
  • Successful completion of the Technician Occupations Selection Systems (TECH) test (exempt if holding a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university).
  • 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.
  • Good knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments for specific discipline installations or service.
  • Proficient in Computer Drawing and Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) skills.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant experience includes knowledge and/or skills acquired through:

  • Military roles (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.).
  • Project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician roles.
  • Field operations or other utility-related experience.
  • Company-sponsored training programs (e.g., PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs relevant to the role.

The equivalent relevant education/experience is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.

Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $76,000 - $104,500 (varies based on skills, qualifications, and experience).
  • Annual bonus for eligible positions: 7%.
  • 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.

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 is determined by written plan or program documents.

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