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Area Maintenance Engineer -Substations (Entry Level)-Chicago North

ComEd, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Area Maintenance Engineer – Substations (Entry Level) – Chicago North Primary Purpose The AME is responsible for the reliability of the substations, including equipment supporting the electrical grid, building infrastructure, security, vegetation management, and related field support. The position may require extended hours, including 24/7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

The equipment supporting the electrical grid

The building infrastructure (e.g., plumbing, roofs, masonry)

Security (perimeter fencing/walls, badge readers, camera operation)

Vegetation management, including monitoring motion alarms and vegetation growth near equipment

Distribution Underground, Distribution Overhead, Transmission Overhead and Underground – when applicable

Primary Duties

The AME acts as the eyes and ears for the Equipment Specialists and relays field information to identify and support equipment issues.

Work with Project Management to identify possible problems during a station project walk‑down and through conference calls.

Collaborate with Transmission & Substation Engineering on service requests, projects, and other concerns related to the station and its unique properties.

Work closely with the SC FLS, SC crew leaders, TG, and other departments that routinely perform work in the substation.

Job Scope

External Affairs/Governmental Affairs – follow up on Aldermanic complaints

LCS – follow up on customer issues

Facilities – support substation responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems; knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.

Zero to two years of professional engineering experience.

Limited knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments for a specific discipline installation or service.

Preferred Qualifications Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.

Benefits

Annual salary $71,200 – $97,900 per year.

Annual bonus for eligible positions: 7%

401(k) match and annual company contribution.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Life and disability insurance.

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, bonding/primary caregiver leave, and 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.

Additional benefits may apply based on job grade, classification, or represented status.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Utilities

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