Sr Engineering Tech - Testing & Commissioning - Rockford, Illinois

About the role

We work independently on complex issues and large projects. Our primary duty is to perform overall field testing activities including installation/commissioning tests, technical investigations, and field-engineering analysis on malfunctioned electrical and electronic equipment to evaluate system maintenance and repair. We also review and evaluate engineering construction and modification documents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the effectiveness of the current distribution system design.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements new test equipment, tools, and designs that have moderate financial and operational impact.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of current technical systems and processes.
• Participates on teams to work with Distribution engineering and manufacturers to implement new designs.
• Participates in training, attending ComEd, vendor, and University classes; conducting training.
• Supports General Engineer function in DA.
• Independently or lead employees/contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems or equipment to be placed on System.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on distribution and transmission relays, communications equipment, power reclosers etc., using the guidelines listed in the Field Reference and the Maintenance Procedures manuals.
• Conduct basic hands-on acceptance and in-service testing of transmission and distribution equipment (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, control and relay panels, SCADA, power line carrier, audio tone, etc.) Testing is performed per the guidelines included in the Field Reference Manual and the Maintenance Procedures Manuals.
• Assist with the restoration of malfunctioning transmission and distribution equipment, under emergency conditions, by performing the necessary hands-on testing as outlined in the Field Reference and Maintenance Procedures manuals.
• Complete required paperwork (reports, test data, blueprint corrections, relay settings, etc) as necessary to document work performed.
• Provide on-the-job and formal classroom training.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3 or more years of technical experience, an associate's degree and 5 or more years of technical experience, or 7 or more years of technical experience or relevant education, if non-degreed or a non-technical degree.
• Successful completion of the TECH Test. (A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university exempts the TECH Test requirement.)
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline for maintenance, testing, installation or service.
• Testing Group positions require demonstrated ability to direct crews during maintenance or commissioning of equipment or systems.
• Distribution Testing positions require demonstrated ability using OJE process to independently investigate and test / troubleshoot & commission distribution automation system equipment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Requires frequent travel to various company substations or other locations within the service territory.
• Must be available to work shifts and respond to emergency situations (7 days per week / 24 hours per day).
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

Qualifications

• Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program.
• Relevant experience includes experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience, as deemed relevant to the role.
• Relevant educational experience includes company sponsored training programs (ex. PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs, as deemed relevant to the role.

Skills

• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $88,000.00/Yr. – $121,000.00/Yr.
• 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 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