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ComEd - DER Planning - General Engineer

ComEd, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States

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Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're 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're 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, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 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).

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.

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Primary Purpose Develops interconnection studies, criteria, calculations, evaluations, and design documents. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying incoming interconnection requests. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative, and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in the area of interconnections. Train and mentor others.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

Leads and performs assignments related to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requiring extensive engineering expertise.

Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project that require specialized knowledge in the interconnection process and general knowledge in distribution planning.

Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact.

Studies, evaluates and documents industry and regulatory interconnection standards and guidelines.

Coordinates roles and responsibilities of the interconnection process with multiple groups in the company.

Acts as the technical lead with the developers for technical review meetings and follow up questions.

Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors.

Serves as an expert in DER topics.

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.

Performs engineering tasks associated with large projects or a number of small projects (e.g., analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results).

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.

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.

Knowledge of complex field test equipment.

4–7 years of professional engineering experience.

Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments.

Minimum of two related career experiences, or Engineer in Training, or 50% complete with advanced technical degree, M.B.A., or Project Management Certification.

(Notes about PE license and master's degree reduction in experience requirements apply.)

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer in Training License.

Familiar with IC rules (466/467).

Familiar with IEEE 1547-2018 standard.

A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS&E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.

Distribution capacity planning and relay and protection experience.

Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills.

Ability to analyze industry-wide trends and implement enhancements.

Detailed knowledge of distribution equipment.

Interpersonal skills & the ability to collaborate with peers and managers.

Consulting and needs assessment skills.

Time, project management and multi-tasking skill.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $90,400.00/Yr. – $124,300.00/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.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Utilities

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