ComEd · 2 hours ago
Senior Engineer - Equipment Specialist
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$101K/yr - $139K/yr
7+ years expComEd is a leading energy company focused on powering a cleaner, brighter future. The Senior Engineer - Equipment Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for Transmission and Substation equipment, providing technical training and developing equipment standards while participating in industry committees.
Customer ServiceElectrical Distribution
Responsibilities
Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area
Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer review
Evaluates, develops, implements and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects
Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results
Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors
Serves as an expert in specialized area
Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required
Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness
Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others
Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest, make recommendations for business decisions regarding strategy for new technologies and/or engineering techniques and tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer
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
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues
Minimum of three related career experiences OR Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR Professional Engineer's License, advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification
Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year
License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing
PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year
Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department
Preferred
Graduate degree or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
Licensed Professional Engineer
Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements
Benefits
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
Company
ComEd
At ComEd, we believe in being an energy partner, not just an energy provider.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$23.3MKey Investors
U.S. Department of CommerceUS Department of Energy
2024-08-29Grant· $14.6M
2023-08-10Grant· $0.5M
2017-12-07Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Melissa Washington
Senior Vice President. Customer Operations and Chief Customer Officer
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