Section Engineer: Lead Electric Transmission & Substations

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

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.