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ComEd - Senior Engineer – Transmission & Substation Standards; Relay & Protection

Job in Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listing for: Exelon Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100800 - 138600 USD Yearly USD 100800.00 138600.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: ComEd - Senior Engineer – Transmission & Substation Standards (Relay & Protection)

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 (Com Ed), 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.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Transmission & Substation (T&S) Standards are responsible for maintaining and developing new standards and engineering practices that ensure standardized, efficient, safe, and cost-effective designs. This position is responsible for Distribution and Transmission Relay Protection & Control Engineering Design Standards including voltages of 765kV, 345kV, 138kV, 69kV, 34kV, 12kV, and 4kV.

T&S Standards include Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings. This consists of various responsibilities including reviewing, updating, and facilitating the development of T&S design standards, while working closely with the T&S groups to ensure effective standard implementation. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. This position collaborates with the other Exelon companies and is involved in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry design 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.

PLEASE NOTE:
This position may provide relocation for eligible applicants on a case-to-case basis

Primary Duties
  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for a specific class of T&S Standards including Engineering Practices, Engineering Standard Practices, Material Specifications, Construction Specifications and Generic Design Drawings:
    Distribution and Transmission Relay Protection & Control Engineering Standards
  • Point of Contact for technical questions related to material application and design standards
  • Works with Vendors on material design improvements and implementation
  • Collaborates with Equipment Specialists, Relay & Protection, Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Capacity Planning, Transmission Planning, TCE, field groups, etc. to set the design and material standards and applications while ensuring safety, effectiveness and constructability of standards.
  • Performs assignments while acting independently and may leading multi-discipline teams.
  • Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve reliability
  • Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.
  • Interface with applicable industry groups such as IEEE, EPRI, EEI, MEA, etc. to introduce new design improvements and materials.
  • Investigate common point of failure modes and trends for the purpose of material or design standard improvements as well as supporting the analysis of extent of condition
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…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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