ComEd Interview Guide
Everything we know about interviewing at ComEd: the process stage by stage, what each round tests, and compensation by level.
Interviewing at ComEd
What the process looks like, and what ComEd is really testing for.
At ComEd, you should expect a structured interview style where Behavioral Interviewing, the STAR method, and “structured communication” show up at very high prominence. The process also heavily weights domain and technical content, including grid and electric utility analytics topics, alongside general data analysis and project discussion.
Across the roles covered in the data, the interviews test how you communicate using STAR and how you apply data and analytics in utility or energy contexts. The most prominent topics include STAR interview method, Behavioral Interviewing, Data Science at Scale, Grid Strategy, and Energy or electric utility domain knowledge, plus supporting technical areas like transmission and substation engineering analytics and decision support.
From the reported steps, you move through multiple screening and interview touchpoints before any “final” evaluation, and then an offer discussion if you are successful. After interviews, there is a deep-dive final evaluation by the hiring team, and the role fit determination is explicitly described for Security Engineer, which suggests the end of the loop is a synthesis of what the panel and earlier screens found.
The data indicates STAR-based answering and structured communication are among the most prominent topics, at the same level as behavioral interviewing and just behind the highest prominence technical items, so how you structure your answers is not a minor factor here.
The ComEd interview process
5 stages, based on 74 candidate reports.
Initial Screening
Varies (reported as the first stage, no time given)You start with an initial screening that reviews your application and qualifications. The data also indicates there can be an initial screening call with HR and/or an additional phone screening or recruiter screen.
Phone Screening and Recruiter Screen
Varies (reported as one or more calls, no time given)You typically have a recruiter or phone call to review your background and expectations for the role. The data describes these steps as preliminary checks and verifies your interest and fit for the utility sector.
Technical Interviews
Varies (one or more interviews, no time given)You will have one or more technical interviews focused on assessing technical skills for data analysis. The data also describes interviews that may involve solving analytical problems or discussing past projects.
Interviews with Hiring Managers and Final Interviews
Varies (multiple interviews possible, no time given)You will meet hiring managers in multiple interviews that include a mix of behavioral and technical questions. Some reports also describe concluding interviews that may involve multiple team members and may include leadership or behavioral assessment.
Final Evaluation and Offer Discussion
Varies (no time given)After the panel interviews, there is a deep-dive final evaluation by the hiring team to determine overall fit. If you are successful, the process includes an offer discussion covering salary and benefits.
What ComEd evaluates
How often each skill shows up across reported interview loops.
Interview guides by role
Each guide has the questions ComEd interviewers actually ask, the loop structure, and total compensation by level.
What ComEd pays, by level
Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.
Insider tips
Patterns from candidates who got offers, and the mistakes that most often sink a loop.
ComEd interview FAQ
Answered from real candidate and workplace data, marked up for rich results.
What people say about ComEd
Verbatim snippets pulled from employee and candidate reviews.
ComEd offers a great work culture and mentorship, though the office needs improvements.
Embrace the mentorship opportunities and creative freedom to enhance your projects.
The office environment could benefit from upgrades, as it feels a bit run down.
The work culture is excellent, supported by strong mentorship and the freedom to be creative with projects.
While the pay and bonuses are satisfactory, the training provided is inadequate, and support from non-customer-facing roles is limited.
Innovation at ComEd is slow due to the need for stability in electric utilities, despite being one of the most technologically advanced utilities in the U.S.
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