ComEd-Sr Engineering Tech Specialist - Testing & Commissioning Engineering (Multiple Locations)
Exelon
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**Primary Purpose**
Testing and Commissioning engineers are a front-line field engineering force that commissions, maintains, and troubleshoots transmission and distribution level protection and control systems inside ComEd substations. System and equipment types include protective relays, SCADA, substation automation, power and control equipment, fiber-optic, power line carrier, and revenue metering. The Testing and Commissioning engineers perform field testing and commissioning engineering activities associated with installation of new equipment along with troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance of existing equipment. The work associated with commissioning new equipment serves to improve system performance and upgrade capacity of the system. Commissioning new equipment includes creating commissioning plans, writing livening procedures, creating and running test plans, and analyzing test results compared to expected values. They also troubleshoot and perform field investigations for malfunctioning power equipment, system events and protective relaying miss-operations. They then support corrective maintenance to repair any identified equipment issues. Lastly, the Testing and Commissioning engineers perform preventive maintenance on protection system components and SCADA. Testing and Commissioning engineers are the technical authority in the field. They provide leadership by directing and supporting substation maintenance and contractor crews on work associated with these systems. They continually interface with ComEd’s Central T&S Engineering, Work Management, Project Management, Operations, Data Maintenance, and Substation Maintenance departments to support the T&S daily work activities. The Testing and Commissioning organization also plays a critical role in substation outage work planning, maintaining engineering drawings, relay SCADA database data entry, NERC CIP audit support, supporting the engineering PM & CM maintenance programs, and is a strong advocate of the ComEd Safety culture. If you enjoy being in a field work environment, troubleshooting equipment and hands-on learning, having a company vehicle, and the opportunity for Overtime, the Testing and Commissioning Engineering department may be right for you.
**Primary Duties**
The Testing and Commissioning engineers perform field testing and commissioning engineering activities associated with installation of new equipment along with troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance of existing equipment. The work associated with commissioning new equipment serves to improve system performance and upgrade capacity of the system. Commissioning new equipment includes creating commissioning plans, writing livening procedures, creating and running test plans, and analyzing test results compared to expected values. They also troubleshoot and perform field investigations for malfunctioning power equipment, system events and protective relaying miss-operations. They then support corrective maintenance to repair any identified equipment issues. Lastly, the Testing and Commissioning engineers perform preventive maintenance on protection system components and SCADA.
**Job Scope**
**JOB SCOPE**
Provides technical assistance in support of others. Influence decisions that have a significant impact on the company. Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or 6 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Ability to analyze and interpret electrical and mechanical systems. Knowledge and ability to apply problem-solving approaches. Knowledge of construction, operations or engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of complex field test equipment. Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments for a specific discipline installation, or service. Relevant education/experience is knowledge and/or skills that may be acquired through job experiences or education programs similar to a formal technical degree program. Relevant experience includes experience in a military role (transmission, distribution, gas, power systems, etc.), project management, journey-level electrician or gas technician, field operations, or other utility related experience, as deemed relevant to the role. Relevant educational experience includes company sponsored training programs (ex. PowerUp Academy) or other educational programs, as deemed relevant to the role. The equivalent relevant education / experience requirement is in addition to the position's minimum experience requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications**
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
Clearly demonstrated team leadership abilities on critical projects.
**Benefits**
+ Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors:USD $87,200.00/Yr. - USD $130,800.00/Yr.
+ Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
+ 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 (based on position)
+ Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
+ Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement
+ Referral bonus program
+ And much more
Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at DandI@exeloncorp.com.
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