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Senior Engineer - T&S Engineering Standards (Protection & Control)

Exelon

OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILJob$103–142K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$103–142K/yr
Location
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Engineer manages and develops Transmission & Substation engineering design standards for transmission and substation assets, including engineering practices, specifications, and generic design drawings. The role provides technical expertise, collaborates with internal groups and vendors, and supports implementation of standards. It may lead multidisciplinary teams, provide technical training and mentorship, and work extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Design KnowledgeElectrical and Mechanical Systems AnalysisProblem SolvingEngineering TheoryEngineering Standards KnowledgeAdvanced Engineering PrinciplesRelay and ProtectionTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationAnalysis SoftwareIndustry Trend Analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or PE License7+ Years Engineering ExperienceThree Related Career Experiences or Industry Committee Lead or PE License or Advanced Technical Degree or MBA or Project Management CertificationLicensed Professional EngineerMaster's Degree in Engineering

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

Transmission & Substation (T&S) Standards are responsible for maintaining and developing new standards and engineering practices that ensure standardized, efficient, safe, and cost-effective designs. This position is responsible for Engineering Design Standards for Transmission and Substation assets including voltages of 765kV, 345kV, 138kV, 69kV, 34kV, 12kV & 4kV.

T&S Standards include Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings. This consists of various responsibilities including reviewing, updating, and facilitating the development of T&S design standards, while working closely with the T&S groups to ensure effective standard implementation. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. This position collaborates with the other Exelon companies and is involved in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry design standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Primary Duties

  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for a specific class of T&S Standards including management of Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings.

  • Point of Contact for technical questions related to material application and design standards.

  • Works with Vendors on material design improvements and implementation

  • Collaborates with Equipment Specialists, Relay & Protection, Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Capacity Planning, Transmission Planning, Testing & Commissioning Engineering, field groups, etc. to set the design and material standards and applications while ensuring safety, effectiveness, and constructability of standards.

  • Perform assignments while acting independently and may lead multi-discipline teams.

  • Provides recommendations for management and implements action plans to improve reliability.

  • Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.

  • Interface with applicable industry groups such as IEEE, EPRI, EEI, MEA, etc. to introduce new design improvements and materials.

  • Investigate common points of failure modes and trends for the purpose of material or design standard improvements as well as supporting the analysis of extent of condition

Job Scope

  • Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.

  • Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices

  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.

  • Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.

  • Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.

  • 7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.

  • Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.

  • Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR

  • Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR

  • Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA 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. (4) Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department.

  • Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relay and Protection experience

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)

  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • A working knowledge of applicable analysis software packages

  • Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/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

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 will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

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