ComEd · 20 hours ago
Senior Engineer - RTA, Transmission & Substation Protection Analysis
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$103K/yr - $142K/yr
7+ years expComEd is part of Exelon, a Fortune 200 company leading the energy transformation. The Senior Engineer - RTA, Transmission & Substation Protection Analysis will provide operational analysis for transmission, distribution, and substation systems, focusing on fault analysis and protection system failures, while serving as a key contact for field personnel and operations.
Customer ServiceElectrical Distribution
Responsibilities
Provide fault location information on an immediate basis for all 69kV and above line automatic operations (trip and reclose or lockout), all critical 34kV line operations (eg airport lines), and 34kV line operations where load is down on an immediate basis. Fault location for trip and reclose of 34kV line operations is generally provided on the next business day
Provide guidance to transmission and distribution operations, field testing group, and others on system alarm conditions, degraded protection conditions, event analysis, etc
Review and analyze protective relay event records to determine fault type and protective relay performance. Provide recommendations and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness
Provide system event information to support power quality investigations related to customer complaints. Provide system event information to support claims department investigations
Utilize PI (SCADA Historian) to observe pre/post event system data and analyze events
From relay target data and equipment operations, evaluate protection and equipment performance for the event. Generate Corrective Maintenance (CM's) Work Requests to address identified abnormalities and where extended conditions identify a systematic problem, programs will be created to resolve the identified condition
Provide direction to Operations, T&S, and Asset Management areas based on the event analysis and areas to focus efforts
Perform CAPE/CYME fault studies to determine/confirm fault location as well as validate system model. Utilize the FALLS lightning service to validate lightning strikes in proximity to equipment and event times
From relay target data and equipment operations, evaluate protection and equipment performance for the event. Corrective Maintenance (CM's) Work Requests are generated to address identified abnormalities and where extended conditions identify a systematic problem; programs will be created to resolve the identified condition
Participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer
Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems
Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory
Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise
7+ years of professional engineering experience
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues
Minimum of three related career experiences (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR Professional Engineer's License, advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification
Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year
License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing
PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year
Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department
Preferred
Graduate degree or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
Licensed Professional Engineer
Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels
Strong written and oral communication skills
A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc
Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements
Benefits
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
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
Company
ComEd
At ComEd, we believe in being an energy partner, not just an energy provider.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$23.3MKey Investors
U.S. Department of CommerceUS Department of Energy
2024-08-29Grant· $14.6M
2023-08-10Grant· $0.5M
2017-12-07Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Melissa Washington
Senior Vice President. Customer Operations and Chief Customer Officer
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