Distribution System Planning Engineer (All Levels) — Shape the Grid

Transmission & Distribution World; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is seeking an experienced Program Manager/ Engineer to lead complex electric utility infrastructure programs, translating engineering needs into executable projects and investment plans. You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Regulatory teams to drive priorities and ensure timely, well‑justified decisions.

You will analyze risks, develop business cases, and monitor performance while staying aligned with safety, reliability, and long‑term system objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 2–4 years of professional engineering experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, standards, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical systems and apply engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex programs and strategic initiatives involving electric utility infrastructure, system capacity, reliability, modernization, and long‑term system needs.
• Applies engineering knowledge and judgment to evaluate complex system needs, risks, constraints, and alternatives and develop recommendations that balance technical, operational, financial, and business considerations.
• Develops program strategies, roadmaps, investment plans, and business cases that translate engineering needs into executable projects and programs.
• Manages program scope, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and performance to ensure alignment with organizational commitments and strategic objectives.
• Leads cross‑functional teams and stakeholder engagement across Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Finance, Regulatory, and other organizations to resolve issues and advance program objectives.
• Regulatory Strategy & Filings: Provide leadership and accountability for major regulatory deliverables, including Reconciliation, Grid Plan, and other planning‑related filings, coordinating technical analyses, investment justification, data validation, and responses to regulatory inquiries to ensure filings are accurate, timely, and defensible.
• Analyzes technical, operational, and financial information to identify trends, establish priorities, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Develops and communicates recommendations to leadership, including program status, investment needs, risks, alternatives, and required decisions.
• Establishes program performance measures and monitors results, identifying emerging risks, gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provides technical and program leadership, coaching, and guidance to strengthen engineering judgment, program management practices, and organizational capability.
• Participates in department and business planning activities, including field/site walkdowns, budget development, portfolio reviews, and performance monitoring.
• Maintains awareness of emerging utility technologies, planning methodologies, industry practices, regulatory developments, and analytical capabilities applicable to infrastructure and investment strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Python

CYMDIST

PSS®E

Job description

Exelon is seeking an experienced Program Manager/ Engineer to lead complex electric utility infrastructure programs, translating engineering needs into executable projects and investment plans. You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Regulatory teams to drive priorities and ensure timely, well‑justified decisions.

You will analyze risks, develop business cases, and monitor performance while staying aligned with safety, reliability, and long‑term system objectives.