Sr Engineer

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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, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 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).

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:

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Develops and/or leads teams in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication facilities/systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. Participate in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors' others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

 

Additional Location

2530 N Salisbury Boulevard Salisbury, Maryland 21801 United States Wicomico,

Map Primary Duties:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads and perform assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credential in the specialized technical area. 
• Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing troubleshooting, and peer review. 
• Evaluates, develops, implements and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects 
• Participate in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. 
• Perform assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-disciplined teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors. 
• Serves as an expert in specialized area. 
• Act as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required. 
• Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness. 
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others. 
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest, make recommendations for business decisions regarding strategy for new technologies and/or engineering techniques and tools. 
• Distribution system engineering 4–35 kV feeder design, primary metering, reclosers, fuse coordination. Ability to assess system impacts for solar CSEGS offset load projects, including transformer upgrades, regulator impacts, and hosting capacity implications (Cyme load flow simulation experience preferable) Reading, validating, and developing multi‑discipline scopes (distribution substation telecom) and generating engineering estimates from conceptual to execution phases. Site walkthroughs, interpreting as‑built conditions, identifying constructability issues, and supporting field engineering for commissioning and witness testing.
• Lead the engineering team behind Delmarva Power’s growing solar portfolio—from community solar projects to innovative DER solutions that visibly move the needle on our clean‑energy commitments.
• Own complex T&D integration challenges—protection, telecom (fiber DTT telemetry), and substation distribution upgrades—become a go‑to technical authority for solar interconnections in the DPL region.
• Enjoy leading and translating study results and scopes of work into safe, reliable, buildable designs for solar projects.
• You’re motivated by seeing projects through from technical review to in‑service; owning the engineering lifecycle for 1–5 MW solar sites and taking pride in putting new renewable assets on the grid.
• Grow your leadership and visibility and regularly interface with internal engineering stakeholders and external developers.
• Mentor junior engineers on solar and DER best practices.

 

 

 

 

Job Scope:

JOB SCOPE

• Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.
• Apply technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
• Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
• Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification (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. (4) Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department.
• 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:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
• Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
• Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.

Benefits:

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/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.