Junior Distribution System Operator — Dispatch & Restoration

PECO; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement and wellness

Job summary

Exelon is hiring for an entry-level Distribution System Operator to safely operate the electric distribution system, especially during storms and outages. You will follow established practices, assist with customer restoration, and lead tagging procedures under supervision.

Position requires extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 utility. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree or equivalent experience in engineering/technology.
• Must be able to progress to higher Distribution System Operator roles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods and distinguish colors on schematics.
• Demonstrated analytical capability and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and coordinate resources to address electric emergencies.
• Dispatch planned and emergent work with detailed outage comments.
• Acquire additional crews for emergent repairs; inform supervisors of major outages.
• Maintain logs and records of system status and events.
• Plan, schedule and load work into mobile data terminals.
• Draft work requests and orders for distribution equipment repairs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Decision making under pressure

Shift work capability

Emergency response ability

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or tech-related field

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, math, or business

Job description

Exelon is hiring for an entry-level Distribution System Operator to safely operate the electric distribution system, especially during storms and outages. You will follow established practices, assist with customer restoration, and lead tagging procedures under supervision.

Position requires extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 utility. Competitive benefits accompany the role.