ComEd - Engineer - DER - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Job Description

Description

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.

Are you in?

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Develops interconnection studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, 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.

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

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support and perform assignments related to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requiring extensive engineering expertise.
• Support and perform 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 operation impact.
• Studies, evaluates and document industry and regulatory interconnection standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates roles and responsibilities of the interconnection process with multiple groups in the company.
• Supports the acting 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.
• 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

• Provides technical assistance in support of senior engineers., managers and others.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 2 - 4 years of professional engineering experience
• 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.
• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services

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 skills