Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

Exelon

Milford Mill (MD)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 142,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary 103,200–141,900 USD

Competitive benefits

Performance bonus potential

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead protection and control engineering for electrical substations, rebuilds, asset replacements, and Digital Smart Substations. You will manage complex, fast-paced initiatives critical to grid reliability and capacity expansion.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or PE, 7+ years of experience (or 6+ with Masters/PE), and strong knowledge of transmission and substation protection systems. Some roles may require extended storm coverage.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical systems.
7+ years of professional engineering experience or 6+ with Masters or PE.
Experience with transmission and substation projects, including air-insulated and gas-insulated substations.
Experience in transmission line, transformer, bus, feeder, and capacitor protection systems and settings.
Experience in substation RTU, annunciator, metering, capacitor control, and LTC control systems.

Responsibilities

Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise.
Leads and performs engineering tasks on complex projects with field testing and troubleshooting.
Evaluates, develops, implements and leads high-impact projects with budgeting and documentation.
Participates in department planning and provides budget recommendations.
Provides technical expertise to management and mentors others.
Acts as technical trainer and participates in industry societies to stay current.