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Sr Engineer - Transmission Line; Utilities

Job in Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listing for: Exelon
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr Engineer - Transmission Line (Utilities)
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 (Com Ed), 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 - Transmission Line (Large Load Integration) oversees high-voltage transmission line projects (69kV, 138kV, 345kV, 765kV), including clearance analysis, PLS-CADD modeling, and managing new or modified transmission structures, switches, and conductors. They provide technical expertise for strategic, legislative, and operational decisions and help shape internal and industry standards. The role includes training and mentoring, and may require extended hours during storms or energy emergencies.

Primary Duties

* Responsible for developing complete and constructible initial scopes of work for high‑voltage transmission line projects in support of COMED's capital and reliability programs.

* Develop project scope to ensure transmission projects are well‑defined, standards‑compliant, and execution‑ready prior to detailed engineering.

* Ensure designs comply with utility standards, NESC requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations

* Collaborate/Coordinate with Planning, Substation Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate, and Construction teams

* Preferred experience with new transmission line construction, rehabilitation, and relocations across varied terrain, including elevation changes and constrained urban alley environments

* Preferred Experience delivering projects ranging in scope from short segments of several structures to corridors exceeding 10 miles

* 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…
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