General Engineer - Substation Engineering

About the role

We are responsible for expanding system capacity and modernizing infrastructure at ComEd to meet load growth and reliability objectives. This includes designing and building substations to serve new load and interconnecting new resources.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, implement, and lead projects with significant financial and operational impact.
• Translate forecasted demand and program priorities into scalable substation projects.
• Plan and write documentation deliverables and projects.
• Participate/lead in project planning, including site walkdowns, meetings, and conference calls.
• Provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
• Lead projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning to closeout.
• Act as a technical expert and provide recommendations for improving performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to others.
• Analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Apply technical knowledge to ensure safe work environments and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3).
• 4-7 years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note).
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
• Licenses must be issued by the state in which you are practicing.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license (2) (3).

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Two related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department).
• Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.

Skills

• Technical knowledge to promote safe work environments and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation, and technical writing skills.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs