Exelon

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Section Engineer - T&S EPC Project Engineering

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$112k - $154k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and at least seven years of professional engineering experience are required. A master's degree in engineering or a Professional Engineer license can reduce the experience requirement by one year; the two reductions are mutually inclusive, with a maximum reduction of one year.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches and engineering theory.
Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices.
Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles.
Advanced knowledge of the latest technologies needed to perform specialized, unique, or complex assignments for various installation types of services.
A license must be issued by the state in which the employee is practicing.

Responsibilities

Leads highly technical consultation and training, including on-the-job training and evaluation and possibly classroom instruction, in complex and unique technical areas requiring advanced engineering principles and potentially advanced knowledge of complex analog and digital field test equipment.
Leads project teams and others implementing large, specialized technical projects or programs, developing studies, proposals, and commissioning plans to safely energize and place major utility and customer systems and equipment on the system.
Performs assignments independently and may lead multidisciplinary teams, including providing direct oversight of contractors.
Participates in department and project management planning and monitors performance against committed results.
Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to others.
May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to develop knowledge of technologies and issues relevant to the company; serves as an expert in a specialized area.
Acts as an expert witness and provides expert opinions for internal committees or as required.
Supports or leads employees and contractors in executing plans to initially energize utility or customer equipment and systems and place them on the system.
Sets organizational direction on technical issues and applies technical knowledge to promote a safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
Directs engineering studies and contributes to performance evaluations across the section or segment of responsibility.
Sets priorities for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Approves budgets, work packages, and technical specifications.
Leads cross-functional coordination and external partnerships.
Supervises field activities and ensures complex issues are resolved.
May work extended hours to provide coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Desired Qualifications

A graduate degree or graduate-level work in engineering, business administration, or project management certification.
Engineer-in-Training certification and/or a Professional Engineer license.
One to three years of professional supervisory experience and/or demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, report generation, and technical writing skills.
Participation in or leadership of industry committees or working groups, or publication of technical documents.
Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
Working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?
Primary Purpose

The Section Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving Exelon's utility infrastructure including electric transmission, substations, and related systems. This role involves mentoring junior engineers and includes strategic planning, leading complex engineering studies, and ensuring engineering excellence across projects and operations within the section. Champions cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement across engineering operations.

Work can include:

Directing engineering studies and contributes to performance evaluations across the section / segment of responsibility
Setting priorities for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance
Approving budgets, work packages, and technical specifications
Leading cross-functional coordination and external partnerships
Supervising field activities and ensuring resolution of complex issues

May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Primary Duties

Leads highly technical consultation and training through OJT/OJE (may include some class room instruction as well) on highly complex and unique technical areas requiring the application of advanced engineering principles and may require advanced knowledge of complex analog and digital field test equipment. (25%)
Leads the work activities of project teams and others on the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or programs in order to develop studies, proposals, commissioning plans to support safely energizing and placing major utility and customer systems and equipment on system. (25%)
Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors (15%)
Participates in department/project management planning, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. (10%)
Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to other (10%)
May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest. Serves as an expert in specialized area (5%)
Acts as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for internal committees or as required (5%)

Job Scope

Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.
Support/Lead employees and or contractors in the execution of plans developed to initially energize utility or customer equipment/systems and placed On System.
Set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues.
Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline with at least 7 years of professional engineering experience. (1) (3) (See Note)
Completed Assignments and Projects showing evidence of:
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles (2).
Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.
*Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. (1) Master's degree in Engineering reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year. (2) License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing. (3) PE License reduces the OJT experience requirement by 1 year.
Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year (e.g., in the case of an employee with both a master's degree in Engineering AND a PE license, the minimum experience requirement would be reduced by one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license (2) (3)
1-3 years of professional supervisory experience and/or demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others.
Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
Industry expert who participates or leads industry committees or working groups or has published technical documents.
Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $112,000.00/Yr. – $154,000.00/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.

About the Company

Exelon

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Exelon is a public utility holding company that owns six regulated electric and gas utilities on the East Coast and in the Mid-Atlantic: Atlantic City Electric, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Commonwealth Edison, Delmarva Power, PECO, and Pepco. Its main work is delivering electricity and natural gas to about 11 million customers through these regulated utilities, and it earns revenue from state-approved rates for transmission and distribution rather than from energy commodity prices. The company supports grid modernization and infrastructure upgrades with substantial capital investments; its business model emphasizes reliable service, regulatory compliance, and predictable earnings tied to regulated rates. Exelon’s goal is to provide safe, dependable energy delivery and improve the electric grid, while growing through prudent investments within its regulated footprint.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2000

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