ComEd · 17 hours ago
Engineer - Substation Engineering
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $117K/yr
2+ years expComEd is a leading energy company committed to powering a cleaner, brighter future. The Engineer - Substation Engineering role involves designing and enhancing substation infrastructure, managing engineering projects, and providing technical guidance to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Customer ServiceElectrical Distribution
Responsibilities
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 large power system infrastructure, may include field troubleshooting, and peer review within the Transmission and Substation Engineering teams
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
Participate/Lead in project planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. Leads projects in an end-to-end lifecycle (planning, design, procurement and construction support, commissioning, and close out)
Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors
Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise in large power system infrastructure. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area
Serves as an expert in specialized area(s)
Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions/engineering judgement 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
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, planning, and other departments to accurately design, review, and coordinate project work, ensuring alignment with standards, scope, and organizational objectives
Perform engineering calculations for battery systems, AC and DC power systems, and lightning protection studies to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant project designs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
2 - 4 years of professional engineering experience
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
General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
Preferred
Graduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
Engineer in Training License
Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels
Strong written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
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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