Exelon Corporation
Engineer (Engineer / General Engineer / Senior Engineer)
Exelon Corporation is hiring an Engineer (Engineer / General Engineer / Senior Engineer) in OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, United States. Posted October 12, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Exelon Corporation
- Location
- OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, United States
- Pay
- $84,800 – $154,800
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Traditional Engineering
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
- First scanned
- October 15, 2026
- Apply by
- October 31, 2026
About the job
Who We Are
We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.
Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.
We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Are you in? Primary Purpose
ComEd is seeking Engineers to support the planning, design, analysis, construction, operation, and maintenance of our electric utility infrastructure, including distribution, transmission, substations, communications systems, and related technologies. Opportunities are available at the General Engineer, Engineer, and Senior Engineer levels based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.
In the role, you may:
- Analyze system performance, reliability, and outage data.
- Develop engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
- Support or lead engineering studies, system planning, design, troubleshooting, and project execution.
- Collaborate with operations, construction, engineering, and external stakeholders.
- Perform field inspections and provide technical support for utility infrastructure projects.
- Support grid modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in storm restoration and emergency response activities as required.
Primary Duties
- Perform engineering analysis, calculations, studies, and technical evaluations.
- Develop engineering recommendations and communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support and/or lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.
- Apply engineering standards, codes, regulations, and best practices to technical work.
- Evaluate and improve system performance, processes, and operational effectiveness.
- Provide technical guidance, peer review, mentoring, and cross-functional support as appropriate to experience level.
- Contribute to a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction through sound engineering practices
Job Scope
Various Engineer Roles listed below
Minimum Qualifications
Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
- 2-4 years of professional engineering experience.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, standards, and applicable regulations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical systems and apply engineering solutions.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
General Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 4-7 years of professional engineering experience.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, standards, and applicable regulations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical systems and apply engineering solutions.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and project coordination abilities.
- Minimum of two related career experiences, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or significant progress toward an advanced degree or professional certification.
Senior Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, standards, codes, methods, and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges and lead engineering initiatives.
- Proven experience providing technical leadership, mentorship, or project leadership.
- Minimum of three related career experiences, PE license, advanced degree, industry leadership experience, or equivalent professional achievement.
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join ComEd?
At ComEd, you'll work on some of the most critical infrastructure projects in the energy industry while helping shape the future of a cleaner, more resilient grid. Whether you're building your engineering career or bringing years of technical expertise, you'll find opportunities for growth, leadership, innovation, and meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Expected Salary Range
- Engineer: Base salary range of $84,800 - $127,200, with an additional target annual bonus of 10%
- General Engineer: Base salary range of $92,000 - $138,000, with an additional target annual bonus of 15%
- Senior Engineer: Base salary range of $103,200 - $154,800, with an additional target annual bonus of 15%
Benefits
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $92,000.00/Yr. – $126,500.00/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
- 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
Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.