Sr Engineer - Substation Engineer (Utilities)

Exelon

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Community Support, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Dental Insurance, Design Document, Documentation, Electricity, Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, Financial Operations, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Management Certification, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Technical Training, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

POSTED

Today

Who We Are

We are powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we are calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We are powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- 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).

We are committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

The Sr Engineer - Substation Engineer develops and/or leads teams in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, maintenance of Exelon's transmission facilities/systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

+ Translate planning, interconnection, and operational needs into engineering scopes, high level designs, and feasibility study deliverables.

+ Lead scope of work development for new 138kV, 345kV and 765kV substations, expansions, rebuilds, and major equipment additions. Define assumptions evaluate alternatives and build strategies.

+ Responsible for developing high level scope, one-line diagrams, conceptual layouts, and preliminary designs for greenfield substations and capacity expansion projects.

+ Develop a partnership with transmission planning, project management and transmission operations, and act as technical liaison between engineering design team and the stakeholders.

+ Coordinate input from civil structural and protection & control to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions

+ Efficiently resolves complex, cross-functional challenges with independent initiative. Support stakeholder reviews and approvals present tradeoffs, and reliability impacts.

+ Complete design initiatives in accordance with project procedures, applicable codes and/or standards, on schedule and within budget.

+ Stay informed on evolving industry standards, utility practices, and regulatory requirements affecting power system planning and operations.

+ 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 in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.

+ 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.

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

+ Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification

+ Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)

+ 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 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 DandI@exeloncorp.com.

About the Company

Exelon

At Exelon Generation, we've got a place for you! Join the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfolios and retail customer bases in the country. You will be part of a family of companies that strives for the highest standards of power generation, competitive energy sales, and energy delivery. Our team of outstanding professionals is focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce. Exelon will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. We are also dedicated to motivating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, and health and retirement benefits. Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon Generation. We have exciting opportunities in IL, NY, PA and MD.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

WEBSITE

https://www.exeloncorp.com/

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