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Senior Engineer - Substation Engineer

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $103,200–$103,200🗓 2026-05-08 → 2026-09-23

Core

Engineering and designing the backbone of ComEd's substation infrastructure to expand system capacity, modernize infrastructure, and meet load growth and reliability objectives.

Role type

Senior IC Substation Engineer

Builds

Transmission & Substation Engineering electrical projects from design through commissioning

Domain

Utility / Power Systems

Deliverable

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

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, Panel schedules, Wiring diagrams, Equipment specifications, Bills of material, Submittal reviews, RFI responses, Field redlines, Change-order technical support, State of the art engineering credential maintenance

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in Engineering, Project Management Certification, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, WinIGS, CDEGS software proficiency

Technologies

WinIGS, CDEGS

Responsibilities

Lead and perform engineering tasks for critical or complex projects in large power system infrastructure; Evaluate, develop, and lead projects with significant financial and operational impact; Plan, write, and perform tasks for documentation deliverables; Participate in project planning, field/site walkdowns, meetings, and provide budget recommendations; Lead projects in an end-to-end lifecycle including planning, design, procurement, construction support, and commissioning; Perform engineering calculations for battery systems, AC and DC power systems, and lightning protection studies; Collaborate cross-functionally to design, review, and coordinate project work; Provide detailed technical training, mentorship, and peer review to team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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