Designer III (Hybrid)

Exelon; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match and company contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Exelon is seeking an experienced design engineer to prepare construction details for electric and gas distribution projects, using CAD and ATLAS tools. You will assess load requirements, negotiate schedules, and coordinate with engineers, field crews, and customers to deliver compliant designs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with several years of related utility design experience, strong math and communication skills, and familiarity with environmental and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 6+ years in design/drafting of gas and/or electric utility systems.
• Strong mathematics, engineering knowledge, and construction standards.
• Familiar with environmental permitting, rights-of-way, and safety practices.
• Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• Experience with CAD and producing construction documents.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction details for utility designs (substation, transmission, gas/electric/distribution).
• Estimate load requirements and project costs; determine resources.
• Coordinate with engineers, field forces, and customers; ensure commitments.
• Review plans with CAD tools; review and quote charges.
• Manage contracts, permissions, and rights-of-way; bill customers.
• Conduct field surveys and produce compliant construction documents.

Skills

CAD

Engineering math

Project coordination

Field surveys

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Driver's license

Notary (Maryland)

BIM

Autodesk Vault

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autodesk Vault

BIM

Job description

Exelon is a Fortune 200 energy company committed to building cleaner, healthier, and more resilient communities through innovative energy solutions.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Apply engineering practices and mathematics to prepare construction details for electric substation, transmission, and/or gas/electric/outdoor lighting distribution system designs in accordance with the latest construction, safety, and environmental standards.
• Ascertain load requirements and perform necessary engineering to determine project cost and required construction resources.
• Negotiate construction schedules and service dates.
• Determine requirements to accommodate joint use with other utilities such as cable TV and telephone.
• Initiate estimates for residential, industrial, and commercial extensions and relocations and execute contracts as appropriate.
• Review and quote customer charges.
• Utilize computer systems including Computer Aided Design (CAD) and ATLAS Expert Designer to review plans of proposed construction by customers and outside agencies.
• Identify and advise on design options and special construction techniques to protect company facilities and avoid conflicts.
• Coordinate design options with engineering personnel and consult with field forces before and during construction.
• Conduct job site walk‑downs to obtain preliminary information, develop design details, and discuss design problems with engineers and construction personnel.
• Maintain customer contact throughout the job to ensure mutually agreed commitments are met.
• Coordinate with customers, property owners, attorneys, architects, realtors, contractors, builders, developers, governmental agencies, and other utilities.
• Select and execute related documents such as contracts, permissions, rights‑of‑way, charge orders, etc.
• Obtain authority to bill customers for amounts receivable.
• Review joint ownership requests, construction notices, and bills arising from company work of other utility companies.
• Perform field survey work to describe location of present and proposed facilities, obstructions, and required geographic features.
• Interpret designs, coordinate, and approve minor field changes.
• Handle duties across electric transmission, substation, distribution, gas, outdoor lighting, or combinations thereof, depending on the unit.
• Work on a schedule that may include overtime and requires response to emergency events.

JOB SCOPE

• Designer positions focus on quality assurance of design deliverables produced by BGE Contractors of Choice.
• Develop substation standard drawings, including physical layouts and equipment configurations.
• Create 3‑D equipment models in coordination with BGE’s Intelligent CAD Design & Standards team.
• Report to BGE’s Lord Baltimore Building three days a week (Tuesday‑Thursday) and perform remaining work remotely.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma and over six years of job‑related experience, including at least three years in the design or drafting of gas and/or electric utility systems; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of mathematics, engineering and construction standards, surveying, and electrical and gas theory required to determine design requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting, rights‑of‑way requirements, and company safety standards and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct accurate field surveys and produce legible, accurate, and technically acceptable construction documents using CAD.
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Team‑orientation and collaborative approach to work.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Use of personal vehicle for company business on a regular basis.
• Completion of the Technicians Occupations Selection System Test.
• Potential requirement to become a Notary Public in the State of Maryland, depending on assignment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with Autodesk Vault.
• Knowledge of electrical substation drawings and plans.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, floating and fixed holidays, and sick time
• Maternity and parental leave, and paid bonding/primary caregiver leave as applicable
• Long‑Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program