General Engineer - T&S Engineering Programs

Pepco; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pepco in Illinois seeks a General Engineer to advance reliability engineering programs and translate approved strategies into executable scopes. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and ensure safe, compliant delivery of electrical systems across projects.

You will develop studies, estimates and work plans for transmission and distribution, supporting operations, field, and maintenance teams and responding to field questions during commissioning and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or PE license with required experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
• 4-7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Broad knowledge of regulations, standards, codes and practices.
• Engineers in Training or advanced technical degree progressions.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks on complex projects with moderate financial impact.
• Coordinate cross‑functional execution across Operations, Field, Construction & Maintenance and other teams.
• Develop and maintain scopes of work, design documents and execution plans.
• Monitor progress and identify risks; provide corrective actions.
• Support implementation and resolve field issues during testing and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical systems analysis

Engineering problem solving

Regulatory standards knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

Field test equipment

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 - T&S Engineering Programs works on execution of reliability engineering programs by partnering directly with Engineers to translate approved engineering strategies into actionable scopes and coordinated field execution. Applies advanced technical and engineering principles to resolve execution challenges, coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders, and ensure reliability improvements are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Develops studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication facilities/systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Operates independently and seeks guidance when appropriate. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Performs engineering tasks associated with critical engineering projects or a number of small projects with many complex features.
• Performs assignments in areas where engineering precedents are incomplete, lacking or require broad experience.
• Evaluates, develops and implements projects that have moderate financial and operational impact.
• May serve as an expert for organization in a specific area or responsibility that may include the delivery of classroom training and/or OJT/OJE.
• Works on execution of reliability engineering programs and workstreams by converting approved engineering recommendations, designs, and priorities into executable scopes, schedules, and technical work plans.
• Coordinates cross‑functional execution efforts across Operations, Field, Construction & Maintenance, T&S Engineering teams, and other organizations to address technical constraints, sequencing challenges, constructability issues, and operational impacts.
• Develops and maintains technical execution documentation, including scopes of work, engineering summaries, work strategies, field guidance, implementation readiness materials, and post‑execution documentation as required.
• Monitors and manages execution progress for assigned reliability initiatives; identifies risks, dependencies, and delivery gaps, and provides recommended corrective actions or escalations to Engineers and leadership.
• Provides technical support during implementation by resolving execution‑phase technical issues, responding to field questions, and supporting installation, testing, or commissioning activities as needed to confirm alignment with engineering direction.

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 and mechanical 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
• Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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.