General Engineer - BGE System Analysis & Support

Exelon; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary: $92k–$126.5k

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a General Engineer to lead engineering projects for protective relaying, transmission substation engineering, and NERC PRC reliability standards. The role requires strong analytical and documentation skills, with experience in relay settings, system studies, data analysis and automation using Python, Power BI, SQL, and related tools.

The position supports BGE's electric infrastructure, overseeing design, deliverables and regulatory compliance while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical systems.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• 4–7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training or PE/license reduces experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex engineering assignments with independent judgment.
• Lead small projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical support and consultation on designs, installations and maintenance.
• Participate in evaluation and improvement of technical systems and processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Ability to interpret complex systems

Engineering problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CYMDIST

PSS/E

Python

Power BI

Excel

SQL

PowerShell

Visual Basic

ASPEN

PLS-CAD

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 General Engineer role will focus on engineering projects/programs for protective relaying, transmission substation engineering, and NERC PRC Reliability Standards. Will require someone with strong analytical, technical writing, and documentation skills for evaluating compliance requirements, identifying risks, and developing defensible compliance evidence. Prior experience with relay settings, system studies, data analysis, ASPEN, Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, PowerShell, and Visual Basic is preferred, particularly for automating processes and analyzing engineering and compliance data.

This role leads and supports engineering efforts across BGE's utility infrastructure, including electric transmission, substations, and related protective relaying systems. This role requires a broad understanding of utility operations and involves developing engineering solutions, managing technical deliverables, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Work can include:

• Leading electric system performance evaluations and outage analysis
• Driving initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Managing budgeting and cost estimation for engineering projects
• Coordinating across departments and with external stakeholders
• Overseeing field inspections and resolving technical issues

May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Primary Duties

• Performs engineering assignments of moderate complexity, exercising independent judgment under the guidance of experienced engineers (e.g., collect and analyze technical data, interpret results, draw conclusions, and present recommendations to management) (50%)
• Leads small engineering projects or tasks, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical requirements and standards are met (e.g., analyze and interpret results of power flows, perform engineering tests, and resolve ambiguous findings) (30%)
• Provides technical support and consultation to engineering and operating groups, assisting in the design, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment (e.g., review and validate studies, blueprints, or designs against accepted engineering principles and practices). (10%)
• Participates in the evaluation and improvement of technical systems and processes, contributing to project planning and implementation, and may assign and review work as needed. (10%)

Job Scope

• Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• 4-7 years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note).
• Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments for a specific
• Minimum of two related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
• Engineer in Training OR
• 50% complete (by hours) with advanced technical degree, M.B.A. 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

• Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
• Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license (2) (3)
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills.
• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\\E, Python , PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI , or similar.
• Experience with relay settings, system studies, data analysis, ASPEN, Excel, SQL, PowerShell, and Visual Basic

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $92,000.00/Yr. - $126,500.00/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.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail].