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

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, licensing, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication 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. 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. Trains and mentors others. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

T&S Strategic Projects Engineering is a multi-discipline unit consisting of engineering and design personnel representing Civil, Substation/High Voltage (HV), and Protection and Controls (P&C) disciplines as well as Project Engineering. The team supports the execution of design, engineering, and commissioning of electric substations in support of growing load demand and external customer requests. Projects supported by the team include, but is not limited to, Data Center substations, Feasibility Studies, Renewable Energy Projects, i.e., Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS), i.e., STATCOM. 

The successful Senior Engineer candidate will perform Lead Responsible Engineer (Project Engineer) duties providing direction to both internal staff and external consulting engineers and designers (EOCs and SEOCs) in support of a wide range of transmission and substation projects. Typical responsibilities include, 

• Executing strategy for all design and engineering (D&E) activities.
• Defining technical project scope as it relates to D&E activities.
• Leading Request for Proposal (RFP) development activities for contractor onboarding.
• Onboarding & managing EOCs (Engineers of Choice) and OEs (Owners Engineers).
• Providing technical direction/engineering expertise to EOCs & OEs. 
• Oversight, quality assurance and delivery of preliminary and detail D&E packages.
• Supporting development of engineering schedules and estimates; driving D&E activities identified in schedule.
• Facilitating D&E support during construction, commissioning, and closeout phases.

The LRE will be the facilitator in resolving complex issues in several technical areas requiring advance knowledge and experience.  Other responsibilities include assisting the team in providing estimates on required resources and costs, developing P6 schedules, outage sequencing, and managing technical challenge sessions. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requiring maintaining state of the art engineering credential in the specialized technical area. (25%)
• Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects 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. (30%)
• 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 (10%)
• Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results. (5%)
• Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors. (5%)
• Serves as an expert in specialized area. (5%)
• Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required. (5%)
• Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness. (5%)
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others. (5%)
• 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. (5%)

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
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the execution of design & engineering activities. Function as the technical point of contact throughout project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Capacity Planning, Project Management, Real Estate, External Affairs. Energy Acquisition, Load Settlement, New Business etc. to drive execution of projects and provide customer focused results.
• Onboard and manage design & engineering contractors (EOCs & OEs) by overseeing their project responsibilities, providing technical direction, and ensuring the timely completion of their tasks to meet project milestones.
• Oversee the procurement of substation equipment and work with team members and vendors to address equipment challenges.
• Identify complex engineering issues that impact safety, reliability, quality, cost schedule etc. and work with engineering team members to resolve these issues.
• Manage the design and engineering schedule utilizing Primavera P6.

Qualifications

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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others.
• Master of Science degree in Engineering (1) or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) 
• Industry expert who participates or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.