Assoc Engineer

Peco Energy Co.; Warminster Heights (PA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary varies: $72,800–$100,100

Annual bonus 7%

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon is seeking an Associate Engineer to support experienced engineers in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of electric and gas infrastructure.

This entry‑level role involves assisting with engineering studies, technical calculations, permitting, work packages, and performance evaluations to ensure system safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Zero to two years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Limited knowledge of regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced engineers in well-defined assignments, collect data, perform analysis, interpret results, and present recommendations.
• Support design, installation and maintenance activities; analyze power flows and perform electrical tests.
• Provide technical consultation and verify studies against engineering principles.
• Evaluate current technical systems and participate in team design and reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

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

The Associate Engineer supports experienced engineers in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Exelon's utility infrastructure, including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This entry-level role involves assisting with engineering studies, technical calculations, specifications, permitting, work packages, and performance evaluations to ensure system safety, reliability, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Work can include: Evaluating electric, gas, and/or communications system performance and analyzing outage data Identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and performance Assisting in cost estimation, budgeting, and integrated system planning Collaborating with engineering, operations, construction, and external partners Conducting field inspections May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Primary Duties

• Assists experienced engineers in performing well-defined engineering assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise, exercising independent discretion (e.g., collect data, perform complex analysis, interpret results, draw conclusions, and clearly present a recommendation to management) (60%)
• Provides support to engineering and operating groups to analyze specific design, installation, and maintenance activities. Assists in the performance of complex engineering assignments (e.g., analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex electrical tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results) (20%)
• Assists with technical consultation, plan developments, and recommendations for customer and company systems and processes (e.g., verify and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices) (10%)
• Evaluates effectiveness of current technical systems and processes. Participates on teams (e.g., design high voltage transmission and distribution circuits, meeting all engineering standards and criteria) (10%)

Job Scope

• Provides technical assistance in support of others.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Zero to two years of professional engineering experience
• 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.
• Limited knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform routine assignments for a specific discipline installation, or service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification (2)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in applying engineering concepts to real-world systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated initiative through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or relevant extracurricular activities

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $72,800.00/Yr. – $100,100.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%
• 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.