Sr Engineer - Trans Asset Planning & Strat – Technical Studies

Exelon Corporation; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Exelon Corporation in Illinois seeks a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to lead complex studies, guide planning efforts, and mentor teams in dynamic and stability analyses. The role requires experience with PSSE, TARA, and PSCAD, and collaboration across Engineering, Operations, and Substation teams.

The position is hybrid (in-office three days a week) at the Lincoln Center Office in Oak Brook, IL, with relocation assistance possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred; experience with transmission planning.
• Experience with power system dynamic, voltage stability and transient studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission planning, dynamics, stability and transient studies using PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, and similar tools.
• Evaluate transmission system dynamics under high penetrations of renewables.
• Lead complex transmission planning studies and provide technical guidance to internal teams.
• Develop software solutions to enhance power system analysis at scale.
• Provide expert technical input for budget decisions and strategic planning.

Skills

Transmission planning

Team leadership

Power system analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MBA or Project Management Certification

Tools

PSSE

TARA

PSCAD

PSLF

CYMDIST

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day. As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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). Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers. We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us. Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

Develops and/or leads teams in Transmission Planning studies, criteria, integrated systems analysis, and support the reliable operation of Exelon's electric transmission facilities/systems.

A Senior engineer in Transmission Asset Planning’s Technical Studies team is responsible for performing complex transmission system analysis including but not limited to Voltage Dynamic, Stability & Transient analysis in addition to EMT and Short Circuit Studies.

The Technical Studies team works closely with Regional Transmission Planning, Transmission & Substation and Protection and Control teams providing technical guidance to identify and mitigate violations against the standard(s) and criteria and propose reinforcements to enhance reliability of the Bulk power system.

A successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in transmission planning and bulk system studies, planning processes and knowledge over FERC and NERC standards and processes as well as direct experience with at least one of the following ISOs ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, and/or IESO. Strong background and experience in performing system impact studies and transmission planning using PSS/E, TARA, and PSCAD is a must.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This position must sit out of our Lincoln Center Office, Oakbrook, IL. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Primary Duties

• Perform transmission planning, dynamics, stability and transient studies using commercial tools (PSSE, TARA, PSCAD, etc.)
• Evaluate transmission system dynamics under high penetrations of renewables
• Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues
• Perform complex studies such as RAS design related studies
• Work closely with the product and engineering teams to develop software solutions that enhance power system analysis at scale
• 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. 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
• Leads and performs assignments in transmission planning specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise
• Leads and performs planning tasks 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
• Evaluates, develops, Capacity Expansion 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, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results
• Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors
• Serves as an expert in specialized area
• Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required
• 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
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest, make recommendations for business decisions regarding strategy for new technologies and/or engineering techniques and tools

Job Scope

• Perform power system dynamic, voltage stability and transient simulation/studies using commercial tools (PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, etc.) - guiding teammates on best practices and elevating the quality of all analyses
• Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues
• Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies
• Perform and interpret bulk transmission and interconnection analysis using commercial power flow software to identify violations and provide solutions
• 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)
• Related experience and technical knowledge in transmission planning and bulk system studies, planning processes.
• Knowledge over FERC and NERC standards and processes as well as direct experience with at least one of the following ISOs ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, and/or IESO.
• Strong background and experience in performing system impact studies and transmission planning using PSS/E, TARA, and PSCAD is a must.
• A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
• 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.