Section Engineer - BGE T&S EPC Project Eng

Pepco; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) match and company contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Section Engineer to provide technical leadership in planning, design, and execution of projects involving electric transmission, substations, and related systems. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure engineering excellence across programs.

You will direct complex studies, set priorities for safety and reliability, approve budgets and technical specs, and supervise field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Advanced knowledge of regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and engineering principles.
• PE license or Master’s degree reduces OJT requirements as noted.

Responsibilities

• Lead technically complex studies and design projects for Exelon infrastructure.
• Direct project teams to develop commissioning plans for energizing major systems.
• Provide hands-on training and mentor engineers through on-the-job programs.
• Lead cross-functional coordination and manage budgets and specifications.
• Serve as expert witness or participate in industry committees.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

CYMDIST

PSS/E

Python

PLS-CAD

Pole Foreman

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

The Section Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving Exelon's utility infrastructure including electric transmission, substations, and related systems. This role involves mentoring junior engineers and includes strategic planning, leading complex engineering studies, and ensuring engineering excellence across projects and operations within the section. Champions cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement across engineering operations.

Work can include:

• Directing engineering studies and contributes to performance evaluations across the section / segment of responsibility


• Setting priorities for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance


• Approving budgets, work packages, and technical specifications


• Leading cross-functional coordination and external partnerships


• Supervising field activities and ensuring resolution of complex issues

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

Primary Duties

• Leads highly technical consultation and training through OJT/OJE (may include some class room instruction as well) on highly complex and unique technical areas requiring the application of advanced engineering principles and may require advanced knowledge of complex analog and digital field test equipment. (25%)


• Leads the work activities of project teams and others on the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or programs in order to develop studies, proposals, commissioning plans to support safely energizing and placing major utility and customer systems and equipment on system. (25%)


• Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors (15%)


• Participates in department/project management planning, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. (10%)


• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to other (10%)


• May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest. Serves as an expert in specialized area (5%)


• Acts as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for internal committees or as required (5%)

Job Scope

• Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.


• Support/Lead employees and or contractors in the execution of plans developed to initially energize utility or customer equipment/systems and placed On System.


• Set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues.


• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline with at least 7 years of professional engineering experience. (1) (3) (See Note)


• Completed Assignments and Projects showing evidence of:


• 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.


• Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles (2).


• Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.


• *Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. (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.


• 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)


• 1-3 years of professional supervisory experience and/or demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others.


• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills


• Industry expert who participates or leads industry committees or working groups or has published technical documents.


• Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.


• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\\E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $112,000.00/Yr. – $154,000.00/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.