Senior Engineer - T&S Engineering Programs

Pepco; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Annual bonus 15%

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer in Oakbrook Terrace, IL to lead reliability engineering programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver actionable scopes and schedules. The role emphasizes rigorous technical execution, documentation, and post‑execution review across engineering disciplines.

You will monitor progress, identify risks, and provide on‑the‑ground support during implementation, with opportunities for advanced degrees and PE‑level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• PE license required or eligible; advanced degree reduces experience requirements.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability engineering programs and translate recommendations into executable scopes and plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Field, Construction, and Maintenance to address constraints and impacts.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and post-execution records.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and propose corrective actions.
• Provide technical support during implementation and field questions.
• Evaluate complex issues and recommend engineering solutions.
• Lead projects with significant financial and operational impact; contribute to commissioning plans.
• Participate in planning, budgeting, and performance reviews.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Technical documentation

Field execution support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- 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). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

T&S Engineering Programs works on execution of reliability engineering programs by partnering directly with Engineers to translate approved engineering strategies into actionable scopes and coordinated field execution. Applies advanced technical and engineering principles to resolve execution challenges, coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders, and ensure reliability improvements are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Develops studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication facilities/systems. Provides consultation and recommendations to the Company within and to other business units and/or customers as a result of studying company or customer-owned systems, processes, equipment, vehicles or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Operates independently and seeks guidance when appropriate. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Leads execution of reliability engineering programs and workstreams by converting approved engineering recommendations, designs, and priorities into executable scopes, schedules, and technical work plans.
• Coordinates cross‑functional execution efforts across Operations, Field, Construction & Maintenance, T&S Engineering teams, and other organizations to address technical constraints, sequencing challenges, constructability issues, and operational impacts.
• Develops and maintains technical execution documentation, including scopes of work, engineering summaries, work strategies, field guidance, implementation readiness materials, and post‑execution documentation as required.
• Monitors and manages execution progress for assigned reliability initiatives identifies risks, dependencies, and delivery gaps, and provides recommended corrective actions or escalations to Engineers and leadership.
• Provides technical support during implementation by resolving execution‑phase technical issues, responding to field questions, and supporting installation, testing, or commissioning activities as needed to confirm alignment with engineering direction.
• 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
• 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
• Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results
• May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest

Job Scope

• Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum 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) 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. (4) Career related experiences is defined as changes in technical job responsibilities and does not have to include a change in department.
• 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)
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
• Participation in industry committee 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.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. – $141,900.00/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.