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Sr Engineering Design Tech

ComEd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States


Who We Are
We're 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'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, 20,000 colleagues strong, serving more than 10.7 million customers across 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). We are committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, guided by 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.

Primary Purpose
Develops designs, layouts, construction drawings, and a bill of material for large projects and complex systems involving the installation, removal, or modification of utility infrastructure on Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas, and telecommunication facilities and systems. Performs field engineering and provides designs for both internal and external customers. May coordinate, track, and monitor the electrical requirements of New Business projects to meet customer need dates. Interprets and applies engineering standards and memos. Position may require extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy‑delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

Develop designs, layouts, construction drawings, and a bill of material for large projects and complex systems involving the installation, removal, or modification of utility infrastructure on Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication facilities and systems. (80%)

Interpret and apply engineering standards and memos. (10%)

Assist with technical consultation, plan developments and recommendations for customer and company systems and processes; e.g., Verify and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices. (5%)

Evaluate effectiveness of current design processes and participate on teams; e.g., Design high‑voltage transmission and distribution circuits, meeting all engineering standards and criteria. (5%)

Job Scope

Develop construction drawings and material requirements for complex systems and large projects associated with utility infrastructure installation, removal, or modification. Work independently under the direction of a lead engineer.

Provide technical assistance to engineering design technicians and associate engineering design technicians.

Respond to customer needs for service by evaluating standard versus required facilities in order to develop charges for customers that have financial and operational impact.

Be responsible for financial requirements associated with projects that support the Asset Investment Committee (AIC) / Project Review Committee (PRC) process.

Apply technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3+ years of technical experience, or associate's degree in a technical field and 5+ years of technical experience, or 7+ years of technical experience, or relevant education if non‑degreed or a non‑technical degree.

Successful completion of the Technician Occupations Selection Systems (TECH) test unless exempted by a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.

Ability to analyze and interpret electrical and mechanical systems.

Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge and ability to apply problem‑solving approaches.

Knowledge of construction, operations or engineering principles and practices.

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

Proficient computer drawing and computer‑assisted design skills.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications
Relevant education/experience includes knowledge and/or skills acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program. Relevant experience may include military roles (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey‑level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility‑related experience deemed relevant to the role. Relevant educational experience may include company‑sponsored training programs (e.g., PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs deemed relevant. The equivalent relevant education/experience requirement is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.

Benefits

Annual salary varies based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $87,200.00 / Yr. – $119,900.00 / Yr.

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 options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or 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

And much more

Note: Exelon‑sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

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