General Engineer - DER Eng, DERMS & Flex
Exelon
Develops and leads DER interconnection studies, designs, and technical guidance.
8 days ago ago
$90,400 - $124,300
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Villa Park, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
20,014 Employees
Service Specialisms
Information Technology
Engineering
Administration
Accounting & Finance
Security
Program/Project Management
Customer Service
Clerical
Sector Specialisms
Electric Power Generation
Electric Power Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Maintenance
Gas Distribution
Infrastructure
Fleet Management
Freight and Logistics
Role
What you would be doing
der engineering
interconnection
power flow
project leadership
technical training
team coordination
- Studies, evaluates and document industry and regulatory interconnection standards and guidelines.
- Leads and perform assignments related to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requiring extensive engineering expertise.
- Performs assignments in areas where engineering precedents are incomplete, lacking or require broad experience. (30%)
- Performs engineering tasks associated with large projects or a number of small projects. (e.g. Analyze and interpret the results of complex power flows and perform complex engineering tests, and analyze non-specific and ambiguous results)
- Performs engineering tasks associated with critical engineering projects or a number of small projects with many complex features. (50%)
- May serve as an expert for organization in a specific area or responsibility that may include the delivery of classroom training and/or OJT/OJE. (10%)
- Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment to be placed On System.
- Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company
- Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact.
- Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors.
- Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness.
- Serves as an expert in DER topics such as flexible interconnections, dynamic hosting capacity and DERMS.
- Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project that require specialized knowledge in the interconnection process and general knowledge in distribution planning.
- Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Evaluates, develops and implements projects that have moderate financial and operational impact. (10%)
- Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others.
- Acts as the technical lead with the developers for technical review meetings and follow up questions.
- Coordinates roles and responsibilities of the interconnection process with multiple groups in the company.
What you bring
professional engineer
master's
ieee 1547
scada
python
project management
- Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification
- Interpersonal skills & the ability to collaborate with peers and managers
- Familiar with ICC rules (466/467)
- Familiar with IEEE 1547-2018, IEEE 2030.5 standards
- 4-7 years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note).
- Detailed knowledge of Distribution Equipment
- Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
- Consulting and needs assessment skills
- Familiarity with OT network security, TLS 1.3 over DNP3 or NERC CIP, ICCP
- Distribution Capacity Planning, Relay and Protection, or SCADA experience
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with DER architecture, telemetry and controls
- Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory
- 50% complete (by hours) with advanced technical degree, M.B.A. or Project Management Certification
- Engineer in Training OR
- (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).
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
- Broad knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform very complex or unique assignments for a specific
- Time, project management and multi-tasking skills
- Knowledge of complex field test equipment.
- Familiarity with OSI Monarch EMS, ADMS or DERMS
- Minimum of two related career experiences (4) (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR
- Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements such as dynamic hosting capacity, flexible interconnections, and DERMS
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
- A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as C, Python, CYMDIST, PSS\E, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3)
- Referral bonus program
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- 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
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $90,400.00/Yr. – $124,300.00/Yr.
- Life and disability insurance
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Company
Overview
Fortune 200-ranked
Company Ranking
Recognized as a leading enterprise in the U.S. with significant market presence.
$23B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates over $23 billion in annual revenue, reflecting substantial market influence.
10M+ Customers
Customer Base
Serves over 10 million customers across multiple regional networks.
20+ Reactors
Nuclear Capacity
Owns a significant portion of U.S. nuclear generation capacity, supporting its energy backbone.
- Exelon operates as America's largest regulated energy delivery company, formed from the merger of two century-old utilities in 2000.
- It focuses on modernizing infrastructure and enhancing grid resilience through continuous investment.
- The company's portfolio includes major utilities such as ComEd, BGE, PECO, Pepco, and others, covering vast transmission and distribution systems.
- In 2022, Exelon spun off its power generation arm while maintaining full ownership of its transmission and distribution networks.
- Exelon’s strategic initiatives often influence the mid-Atlantic and Midwest energy markets, shaping the regional energy landscape.
- Safety: We put safety first in all that we do.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all of our actions.
- Customer Commitment: We are passionate about exceeding customer expectations.
- Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do.
- Teamwork: We collaborate to achieve success as one team.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our commitments.
50% CO2 reduction
Emissions Goal
Plans to cut CO2 emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, aligning with global climate targets.
10M+ customers
Renewable Energy Access
Aiming to deliver clean, reliable energy to over 10 million customers through increased renewable capacity.
- Net-zero emissions target by 2050.
- Continued development of energy storage systems and cleaner energy solutions.
By 2030.
Gender Parity Goal
Commitment to achieving gender parity in leadership roles within the next decade.
45%
Diverse Workforce
The workforce composition includes women and minorities.
30%
Technical Roles Goal
Aim to increase the percentage of women in technical roles by 2025.
- Established various employee resource groups to promote a diverse and inclusive environment.
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