Sr. Systems Engineer 1 (Wireless Engineering)

Exelon; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 107,200 - 147,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary: $107,200.00 - $147,400.00

Annual bonus eligibility: 15%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to design and implement complex IT systems. The role requires strong problem-solving, mentoring skills, and experience with cloud and wireless technologies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant IT infrastructure experience. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience in IT infrastructure design or cloud computing.
• Ability to design and document processes & procedures.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with business partners for system specifications.
• Collaborate to develop future plans and project schedules.
• Design and maintain custom system integration.

Skills

System administration

Wireless systems

Troubleshooting

Cloud technologies

Scripting/automation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Networking

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Sr. Systems Engineer 1 (Wireless Engineering) - Exelon

Exelon is leading the energy transformation. We are powered by purpose-driven people who value safety, innovation, integrity and community service.

Primary Purpose

The IT Sr Systems Engineer I position serves as a senior technical role within the IT department. It requires demonstrated experience in information technology, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively independently, as a mentor, and as part of a team. The candidate will provide technical insights driving the design, implementation, and optimization of complex systems under the guidance of a Principal Engineer or Manager. Responsibilities include collaborating with IT architecture to define strategy and working with various teams to implement high-quality systems that meet business requirements. Delivers and supports IT infrastructure, product and platform solutions. Designs and delivers complex IT system initiatives, including cloud, non-cloud, and hybrid-cloud systems. Influences other IT teams, leadership, enterprise business partners, vendors and project/design teams in the secure and reliable hosting of applications throughout Exelon\'s enterprise and real-time operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with business partners and vendors to gather information. Write and disseminate system specifications, logical & physical architecture diagrams, and implementation plans. Deliver practical, efficient, and cost-effective solutions, including hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, and supporting metrics. (approx. 30%)
• Collaborate to develop future plans, resource requirements, migration strategies, and project schedules. Create and deliver presentations to Engineering and Architecture Review Boards. Provide oversight for less experienced engineers (approx. 25%).
• Design, support, and maintain custom system integration with other platforms to meet customer needs. Stay current with evolving IT systems technologies. (approx. 20%)
• Identify and manage risks and issues; provide supporting data to leadership and peers. (approx. 15%)
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with preferred technologies, methodologies, standards, and policies. Demonstrate strong debugging and problem-solving skills; participate in peer code reviews. (approx. 10%)

Job Scope

• Designing, delivering, documenting, and supporting infrastructure systems.
• Maintain deep knowledge of technology and its application across business areas or with customers.
• Lead in technological innovation to drive new business opportunities and solve complex problems.
• Perform high-complexity work with occasional supervision and independent judgment.
• Foster a development-centric environment, coaching and engaging team members.
• May lead and supervise interns or serve as a peer coach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Networking; 4-7 years' experience in IT infrastructure design, application design, cloud computing, disaster/recovery; or 6-9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with system administration.
• Ability to design and document processes & procedures; experience transitioning work to operational teams.
• Experience with wireless systems, mesh networks, microwave radio, LMR, and LTE/5G.
• Strong business acumen within own discipline; ability to solve complex problems and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to influence across organizations; drive innovation and deliver with project management principles and financial impact analysis.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring: understanding monitoring tool capabilities and setting appropriate thresholds.
• Cloud technologies knowledge; scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Ansible, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Experience deploying, designing, and integrating wireless systems (LMR, Microwave, Narrowband, LTE). FCC licensing familiarity.
• PE (Professional Engineer) license.
• Ability to integrate complex systems and solve engineering problems of increasing difficulty.
• Shows initiative beyond pure implementation; experience building highly scalable applications.

Benefits

• Annual salary: $107,200.00/Yr. – $147,400.00/Yr. (varies by skills and experience).
• Annual bonus eligibility: 15% (for eligible positions).
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and generous paid time off.
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources.
• Wellbeing programs including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.
• Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefits may vary by length of service, job grade, or status. Eligibility determined by plan documents.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities

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