Exelon

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Relay & Control Tech Trainee

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 15

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
External applicants must have two years of related experience or post-secondary education in relay and control, electronics, electrical construction, system controls, or a similar technical area.
Must have working knowledge of high school mathematics through trigonometry.
Must satisfactorily complete the Technical Occupations Test.
Must demonstrate the ability to operate computers and associated software.
Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
Must be able to read and understand construction plans and information.
Must make a good-faith attempt to obtain and maintain security clearances required to enter secure government facilities.
Must be able to carry equipment weighing 60 pounds.
Must be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
Must have a valid driver's license and meet company driving standards.
Must demonstrate the ability to write, speak, read, comprehend, and communicate clearly and accurately in English.
Must be willing and able to work overtime regularly and be available for callout overtime when required, consistent with the Labor Agreement.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining, repairing, and installing protective relay schemes, metering, remote control and data systems, and capacitor control and protection in substations, under the direction of a Lead Relay Technician, Senior Relay Technician, or Relay Technician.
Acquire knowledge of protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems, and capacitor control and protection equipment.
Interpret engineering documentation and technical specifications for installation and maintenance of protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems, and capacitor control and protection equipment; assist with field revisions to associated drawings and documentation.
With direction, perform operational tests of protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems, and capacitor control and protection equipment, including necessary testing, adjustments, and repairs.
Assist with scheduled inspections, tests, and calibration of protective relaying devices, metering, remote control and data systems, and capacitor control and protection equipment, and verify control and protective circuit diagrams.
Respond to system or equipment problems to determine operability or repair needs, and assist in investigating problems involving protective relaying, metering, remote control and data systems, and capacitor control and protection equipment.
Work with general-purpose and specialized electrical and electronic testing equipment and instrumentation.
Perform 13/33 kV feeder switching, grounding, and equipment tagging when required; this duty is delayed until the specified joint committee can meet and discuss the self-switching program.
Submit electronic work requests for substation issues, close out work orders electronically, and complete and submit electronic timesheets.
Ensure Critical Infrastructure Protection compliance and verification in all substations, and complete mitigation and action items after evidence has been processed by CIP engineering.
Test new patches and scripts for evidence collection or security of relaying systems in substations.
Perform Nmap scans of communication networks for TCP and UDP logical ports for Critical Infrastructure Protection evidence collection.
Maintain relay settings in the settings database for compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
May be required to respond to emergency events and perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Assists in the maintenance, repair and installation of protective relay schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection in substations. Assists with regard to work activities as listed in primary duties section under the direction of Lead Relay Tech/Sr. Relay Tech/Relay Tech. Disclaimer: May perform other duties as assigned. May be required to respond to emergency events.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Acquires knowledge of new protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment.
Interprets engineering documentation and technical specifications with regard to installation and maintenance of protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment. Assists in making field revisions to associated drawings and documentation.
With direction, performs operational tests of protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment, performing the necessary tests, adjustments and repairs.
Assists in scheduled inspections, tests and calibration of protective relaying devices, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment as well as in the verification of control and protective circuit diagrams.
Responds to system/equipment problems to determine operability or need for repairs. Assists in the investigation of trouble on protective relaying, metering remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment.
Works on the application of a wide range of general purpose and specialized electrical and/or electronic testing equipment and instrumentation.
Performs 13/33 KV feeder switching, grounding and tagging out equipment as required. [see note below] NOTE: The parties agree to delay this job duty until such a time a committee as defined in the side letter Joint committee for self-switching can meet and discuss the details of the self-switching program.
Submits work requests electronically when issues are found in substations. Closes out work orders electronically. Completes and submits electronic timesheet.
Is responsible for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance and verification in all substations. Completes CIP mitigation and action items that need to be executed after evidence has been processed by CIP engineering.
Test new patches and/or scripts for evidence collecting or security of relaying systems in substations.
Performs NMAP scans of communication network for TCP and UDP logical ports for CIP evidence collection.
Maintains relay settings in settings database for compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent For external applicants, two years of related experience or post secondary education in relay and control, electronics, electrical construction or system controls, or similar technical area.
Knowledge: Working knowledge of High School mathematics up to and including trigonometry. Skills/Abilities: Satisfactory completion of the Technical Occupations Test. Demonstrated ability to operate computers and associated software. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to read and understand construction plans and information Good faith attempt to obtain and maintain security clearances required to enter secure government facilities. Ability to carry equipment weighing 60 lbs. Ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid. Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving standards. Demonstrated ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language. Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime, if and when required, consistent with the Labor Agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Benefits

Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $28.96/Hr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
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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