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General Engineer - Substation Engineering

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $92,000–$92,000🗓 2026-05-08 → 2026-09-23

Core

Engineer and design the backbone of ComEd's substation infrastructure, expanding system capacity and modernizing infrastructure to meet load growth and reliability objectives.

Role type

Senior IC substation and transmission engineer

Builds

Transmission & Substation Engineering electrical projects from design through commissioning

Domain

Utility energy / Power systems engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Large power system infrastructure expertise, Engineering calculations (AC/DC loads, battery systems, lightning protection), Ground grid calculations, Lightning/shielding studies, Ratings/BIL checks, AC/DC load profiles, Auxiliary systems design, One-line diagrams, Equipment sizing, Submittal reviews, RFI responses, Change-order technical support, Field troubleshooting, Peer review, Technical writing, Project planning, Budget management, Multi-discipline team leadership

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in Engineering, Project Management Certification, EIT or PE license, Advanced technical degree in Business Administration

Technologies

Complex field test equipment, Engineering design software, CAD tools

Responsibilities

Lead and perform engineering tasks for critical or complex projects in large power system infrastructure; Evaluate, develop, and implement projects with significant financial and operational impact; Plan, write, and perform tasks for documentation deliverables; Participate in project planning, field/site walkdowns, and meetings; Provide technical training, mentorship, and peer review; Collaborate cross-functionally to design, review, and coordinate project work; Perform engineering calculations for battery systems, AC/DC power systems, and lightning protection studies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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