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General Engineer - T&S Relay Engineering

Job in Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Listing for: ComEd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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 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. 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?

Responsibilities

Primary Purpose

T&S Relay Engineering is responsible for designing protection schemes for equipment within a substation. Equipment in scope for protection not only includes transformers, capacitor banks, buses, etc. but also transmission lines between substations (765kV, 345kV, 138kV, 69kV) and distribution lines (34kV, 12kV, 4kV). In addition to these primary responsibilities, Relay Engineers are provided opportunities for leadership and professional development:
Lead Engineer for Project Design;
Manage and Coordinate Databases;
Contribute to Industry Working Groups and Committees;
Drive Execution of Initiatives Requiring Interdepartmental Coordination; and Continual Enhancement of the Engineering Skillset. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

  • Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area.
  • Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer review.
  • 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
  • Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
  • Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors.
  • Serves as an expert in specialized area.
  • Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required.
  • 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 moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System.
  • 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 for a specific
  • Minimum of two related career experiences OR Engineer in Training OR 50% complete with advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification
  • Note:

    Licenses and credentials may affect experience requirements as described in company policy.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate degree or graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
  • Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license
  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
  • Strong written and oral…
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