Senior Distribution Grid Operator & Team Lead

Exelon Corporation

Illinois

Hybrid

USD 91,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
401(k) match
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon Corporation is seeking a skilled Distribution System Operator 2 to oversee electrical switching, tagging, and restoration activities on the distribution grid in Illinois. You will manage real-time system status, coordinate with field crews, and ensure safe, reliable operation across planned, emergent, and storm events.

The role requires strong analytical ability, excellent communication, and flexibility to work rotating shifts, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive

Qualifications

  • Meet all requirements of a Distribution System Operator 2 and have a minimum of 12 months of Distribution System Operator 2 or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work shift work

Responsibilities

  • Follow established policies, procedures and guidelines on distribution system operations to maintain system integrity and reliability.
  • Gather and analyze system data to determine feasibility of switching requests and ensure safe operation.
  • Direct and supervise electrical switching, safety tagging and testing activities.
  • Notify appropriate personnel to address outages, equipment failure or emergencies on the distribution system.
  • Maintain system voltages and loading within acceptable limits and update SCADA maps and records.

Skills

Analytical skills
Emergency management
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering/technology/math/business

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Exelon Corporation is seeking a skilled Distribution System Operator 2 to oversee electrical switching, tagging, and restoration activities on the distribution grid in Illinois. You will manage real-time system status, coordinate with field crews, and ensure safe, reliable operation across planned, emergent, and storm events.

The role requires strong analytical ability, excellent communication, and flexibility to work rotating shifts, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive

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