ComEd · 18 hours ago
Sr Engineer - DER Eng, DERMS
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $142K/yr
7+ years expComEd is a subsidiary of Exelon, a Fortune 200 company leading the energy transformation. The Sr Engineer - DER Eng, DERMS will develop interconnection studies and provide technical expertise in the area of Distributed Energy Resources, while also mentoring others and influencing project decisions.
Customer ServiceElectrical Distribution
Responsibilities
Leads and perform assignments related to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requiring extensive engineering expertise
Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project that require specialized knowledge in the interconnection process and general knowledge in distribution planning
Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact
Studies, evaluates and document industry and regulatory interconnection standards and guidelines
Coordinates roles and responsibilities of the interconnection process with multiple groups in the company
Acts as the technical lead with the developers for technical review meetings and follow up questions
Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors
Serves as an expert in DER topics such as flexible interconnections, dynamic hosting capacity and DERMS
Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness
Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others
Performs engineering tasks associated with large projects or a number of small projects. (e.g. Analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results)
Performs engineering tasks associated with critical engineering projects or a number of small projects with many complex features. (50%)
Performs assignments in areas where engineering precedents are incomplete, lacking or require broad experience. (30%)
Evaluates, develops and implements projects that have moderate financial and operational impact. (10%)
May serve as an expert for organization in a specific area or responsibility that may include the delivery of classroom training and/or OJT/OJE. (10%)
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
Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise
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
Familiarity with OSI Monarch EMS, ADMS or DERMS
Familiar with IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.5 standards
Familiarity with OT network security, TLS 1.3 over DNP3 or NERC CIP, ICCP
Familiarity with DER architecture, telemetry and controls
Distribution Capacity Planning, Relay and Protection, or SCADA experience
Familiar with ICC rules (466/467)
Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements such as dynamic hosting capacity, flexible interconnections, and DERMS
A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as C, Python, CYMDIST, PSS , PSCAD, MATLAB, etc
Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
Detailed knowledge of Distribution Equipment
Interpersonal skills & the ability to collaborate with peers and managers
Consulting and needs assessment skills
Time, project management and multi-tasking skills
Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels
Strong written and oral communication skills
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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