General Engineer - Substation Engineer (Utilities)
ComEd · Oakbrook Terrace, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineering$92k/yrFull-time
About the role
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Responsibilities
- Performs engineering assignments of moderate complexity, exercising independent judgment under the guidance of experienced engineers (e.g., collect and analyze technical data, interpret results, draw conclusions, and present recommendations to management)
- Led small engineering projects or tasks, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements and standards are met (e.g., analyze and interpret results of power flows, perform engineering tests, and resolve ambiguous findings)
- Provides technical support and consultation to engineering and operating groups, assisting in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment (e.g., review and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices)
- Participates in the evaluation and improvement of technical systems and processes, contributing to project planning and implementation, and may assign and review work as needed.
- Lead scope of work development for new 138kV, 345kV and 765kV substations, expansions, rebuilds, and major equipment additions.
- Define assumptions, evaluate alternatives and build strategies. Responsible for developing high level scope, one-line diagrams, conceptual layouts, and preliminary designs for greenfield substations and capacity expansion projects.
- Coordinate input from civil, structural and protection & control to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
- Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System.
- Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
- 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.
- Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
- 4-7 years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note).
- Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments for a specific.
- Minimum of two related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department).
- OREngineer in Training OR 50% complete (by hours) with advanced technical degree, M.B.A. or Project Management Certification (1)
- Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
- 40% complete (by hours) with advanced technical degree, M.B.A. or Project Management Certification (1)
- Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license (2) (3)
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
- Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification.
- Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license (2) (3).
Skills
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
- Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills.
Benefits
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $92,000.00/Yr. – $126,500.00/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