Senior Relay & Protection Engineer – Substation Design Leader

Exelon Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon Corporation is seeking a Relay Engineer in a senior role to design protection schemes for substation equipment and transmission lines. The position emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and mentoring junior staff within a large utility framework.

Responsibilities include directing specialized engineering tasks, coordinating cross‑disciplinary work, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or PE license.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical systems.
• Knowledge of standards and practices in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assignments requiring extensive expertise.
• Lead projects with significant financial and operational impact.
• Develop commissioning plans and documentation deliverables.
• Provide technical training, mentorship and guidance to others.
• Monitor performance and advise on budget.
• Participate in planning, meetings and interdepartmental coordination.
• Serve as subject-matter expert and possibly witness testimony.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project design

Mentorship

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

MBA or Project Management Certification

Job description

Exelon Corporation is seeking a Relay Engineer in a senior role to design protection schemes for substation equipment and transmission lines. The position emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and mentoring junior staff within a large utility framework.

Responsibilities include directing specialized engineering tasks, coordinating cross‑disciplinary work, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.