Sr Engineering Tech - Testing & Commissioning - Rockford, Illinois

Testing And Commissioning Engineer

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 mis 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.

Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

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 management, 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.

Provides technical expertise in support of projects. Influences decisions that have a moderate impact on the company. Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3 or more years of technical experience, an associate's degree and 5 or more years of technical experience, or 7 or more years of technical experience or relevant education, if non-degreed or a non-technical degree. Successful completion of the TECH Test is also required. (A Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university exempts the TECH Test requirement.) Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline for maintenance, testing, installation or service are also required. Testing group positions require demonstrated ability to direct crews during maintenance or commissioning of equipment or systems. Distribution testing positions require demonstrated ability using OJE process to independently investigate and test / troubleshoot & commission distribution automation system equipment. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work shifts and respond to emergency situations (7 days per week / 24 hours per day) are also required. Knowledge of complex field test equipment is necessary. 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 include strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels. Strong written and oral communication skills, technical experience related to electrical power equipment, electrical troubleshooting experience, clearly demonstrated team leadership abilities on critical projects are also preferred.