Entry-Level Distribution System Operator

Transmission & Distribution World; Plymouth Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range: $75,200–$103,400

Annual bonus: 10%

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon is hiring for an entry-level Distribution System Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of the electric distribution network. You will support customer restorations, dispatch crews, and lead tagging procedures while following established safety and operating practices.

The role requires extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support storms and energy delivery events. Growth paths exist within Exelon Utilities around critical distribution work.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate's degree in engineering or technology or equivalent experience.
• Ability to progress to higher Distribution System Operator classifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and differentiate colors on schematics.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and judgment.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and manage stress while multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and coordinate resources during electric emergencies.
• Dispatch planned and emergent work under the shift manager.
• Coordinate crews for emergent repairs and report major outages to supervisors.
• Maintain operating logs and records of system status and events.
• Plan and load work for qualified workers into mobile devices.
• Draft work requests for distribution equipment needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Emergency response

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail (color coding)

Education

Associate degree in engineering or technology

Job description

Exelon is hiring for an entry-level Distribution System Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of the electric distribution network. You will support customer restorations, dispatch crews, and lead tagging procedures while following established safety and operating practices.

The role requires extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support storms and energy delivery events. Growth paths exist within Exelon Utilities around critical distribution work.