Sr Engineer - Substation Engineer (Utilities)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range from $103,200 to $

Annual bonus 15%

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Sr Engineer - Substation Engineer to lead studies, criteria, calculations and design documents for transmission facilities. You will mentor others, train staff, and work extended hours during storms or emergencies.

The role emphasizes developing scopes for 138kV-765kV substations, coordinating with planning and operations, and delivering integrated, compliant designs on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer; extensive engineering knowledge.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Advanced problem solving and engineering theory application.
• Experience with standards, codes, and practices in electrical/ mechanical engineering.
• PE license or advanced degree reduces required OJT experience per notes.

Responsibilities

• Translate planning needs into engineering scopes, designs and feasibility studies.
• Lead scope development for substations (138kV, 345kV, 765kV) and major equipment additions.
• Develop high level scope, diagrams, conceptual layouts and preliminary designs.
• Collaborate with planning, project management, and operations as technical liaison.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to others.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Who We Are

We are powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we are 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 are 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 are 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

The Sr Engineer - Substation Engineer develops and/or leads teams in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, maintenance of Exelon's transmission 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. Provides technical expertise to strategic, legislative and operational decisions. Participates in creating, updating, and applying internal/industry standards and technology in a specialized area of expertise. Trains and mentors others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Translate planning, interconnection, and operational needs into engineering scopes, high level designs, and feasibility study deliverables.
• Lead scope of work development for new 138kV, 345kV and 765kV substations, expansions, rebuilds, and major equipment additions. Define assumptions evaluate alternatives and build strategies.
• Responsible for developing high level scope, one-line diagrams, conceptual layouts, and preliminary designs for greenfield substations and capacity expansion projects.
• Develop a partnership with transmission planning, project management and transmission operations, and act as technical liaison between engineering design team and the stakeholders.
• Coordinate input from civil structural and protection & controlto deliver integrated, high-quality solutions
• Efficiently resolves complex, cross-functional challenges with independent initiative. Support stakeholder reviews and approvals present tradeoffs, and reliability impacts.
• Complete design initiatives in accordance with project procedures, applicable codes and/or standards, on schedule and within budget.
• Stay informed on evolving industry standards, utility practices, and regulatory requirements affecting power system planning and operations.
• 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
• Participate in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
• Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.

Job Scope

• Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.
• 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
• Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements.

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.