Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer - Onsite Leader

Pepco; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Pepco is seeking a senior electrical engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for the BGE electric distribution system, providing onsite engineering support and leading complex projects across Exelon’s utility infrastructure. The role emphasizes standards development, studies, and cost-benefit analyses.

The position requires extensive experience in electrical systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while coordinating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3). Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Minimum of three related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR Professional Engineer's License (2), advanced technical degree, MBA or Project Management Certification (1).
• Note: Items (1) and (3) are mutually inclusive, whereby the maximum experience requirement reduction is one (1) year.

Responsibilities

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise, requiring maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credential in the specialized technical area (25%).
• Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review (25%).
• Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution, which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents: (20%).
• Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes, and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects: (10%).
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others (10%).
• Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results (5%).
• May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest (5%).

Skills

Electrical systems analysis

Engineering design principles

Problem solving

Project leadership

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Standards and codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

CYMDIST

PSS/E

Python

PLS-CAD

Pole Foreman

Power BI

Job description

Pepco is seeking a senior electrical engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for the BGE electric distribution system, providing onsite engineering support and leading complex projects across Exelon’s utility infrastructure. The role emphasizes standards development, studies, and cost-benefit analyses.

The position requires extensive experience in electrical systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while coordinating with multiple departments.