Job Description

Description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're 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're 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, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 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).

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.

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible to lead, direct, organize and control the distribution engineering, project management and reliability activities within the regions. Ensure compliance and adherence to accepted standard engineering and design practices for public improvement, system reliability, system capacity projects (approx. 500,000 customers per region) across the distribution system while managing and controlling the scope of work, maintaining focus on accuracy, and ensuring constructability at the least cost. Responsible for performance measurements and design audits for all engineered plans. Communicate, execute, and supervise the process to ensure all work designs are appropriately scoped prior to construction issuance Coordinate feedback on required design and standards application changes. Working with asset management ensure the design, coordination, and timely execution of the reliability programs. Lead and manage the analysis of all distribution reliability issues within the region, including development and oversight of programmatic work to meet Company SAIFI and CAIDI targets. Ensure all customer reliability issues are addressed in a timely fashion. Manage the oversight of the distribution inspection programs and the personnel responsible for execution. Responsibilities also include management of contracted engineering services, joint utility work coordination and providing technical expertise of distribution facilities to the Region. Assure the development and effective implementation of strategic initiatives. Assure the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives. Develop and maintain an environment that promotes diversity and high productivity. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drives and oversees the development and implementation of short and long term internally generated engineering, design, and reliability activities to eliminate rework, assure the highest levels of customer services and to achieve Exelon's safety, reliability and performance goals. (20%)
• Provide central and focused leadership and management of engineering / design and reliability activities across (Company) by having key interface with Work Management to levelize engineering activities in conjunction with the work plan and to optimize crew utilization. Consistently monitor engineering activities to facilitate decision making that bundles work opportunities to maximize construction output. (20%)
• Manage the department budget. Establish and monitor engineering and design process to meet Asset Management and Operations objectives. Ensure scope control to contain costs and manage engineering estimates to within + / - 5% of actual project costs. (15%)
• Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high performance culture and a learning organization. Leads management team in promoting diversity. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Assure timely recognition of employee contributions and develop technical capabilities in the organization. (15%)
• Provide leadership to and development of the management team. Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct performance planning and appraisals. Identify opportunities for growth and learning. (10%)
• Establish, maintain and improve relationships with other departments in Exelon and outside. (10%)
• Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. Assures that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints. Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)

JOB SCOPE

• Total number of Direct reports is 12 - 17. Directly and indirectly manages 14 - 32 employees and professionals in the Distribution Engineering and / or New Business Design Department.
• Manage a department budget of approximately $1.5 to $3M
• Develop, manage and continuously evaluate an outsourcing strategy that optimizes staffing and utilization of internal and external resources.
• Responsible for distribution engineering, design support, and reliability analysis of approximately 750 distribution feeders operated at distribution and sub-transmission voltages that serve approximately 500,000 customers in the region. Engineering and design support of approximately $46 million to $70million of distribution construction work performed annually.
• Develop, enhance and maintain key interface with Work Management to ensure engineering and design activities are focused on optimizing construction output across the Company.
• Responsible for providing technical support for distribution design, reliability analysis, regulatory codes, to internal customers ranging from front line electrician to vice president.
• Regular interaction with senior management, managers, and government officials to support distribution engineering and reliability practices. Actions of department allow for the efficient design, construction, and maintenance of the distribution system using a repetitive building block approach.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 7-10 years of delivery experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of distribution engineering practices
• Proven high level management skills in coaching and facilitating business competency
• Self-initiator and proven performance management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change and ensure compliance to engineering processes and design procedures
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance
• Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value / eliminate non-value activity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree or Graduate Level work in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience managing employees.