Sr Engineer-Distribution Capacity Planning

Overview

Lead capacity planning for electric distribution, forecasting load and guiding investments.

Key Responsibilities

• autocad design
• cyme analysis
• capacity planning
• load forecasts
• regulatory filings
• project delivery

Tasks

-Participates in or leads cross-departmental meetings/conference calls to ensure alignment within the company (may include providing direct oversight of contractors). -Engages with technical and industry organizations to remain informed on emerging technology and relevant challenges in the utility sector. Makes recommendations for business decisions regarding new technologies, engineering techniques, and tools. -Designs electrical drawings in AutoCAD and prepares scope and cost estimates for general load growth, Reliability, DER interconnection, Voltage Optimization, Distribution Automation, Electrification, Data Center, and substation projects. -Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction -Serves as an expert for a designated planning area. -Supports regulatory filings and may serve as an expert witness or provide expert opinions on planning-related information. -Provides support to the distribution operations department for planned or emergency switching requests. -Performs capacity planning studies of the ComEd distribution system using CYME power flow analysis software. Prepares load forecasts and analyzes modification and modernization impacts to the distribution grid. -Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company. -Recommends strategies to improve system performance and cost-effectiveness to align with company goals. -Evaluates, develops, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact. Plans, writes, and performs tasks for project deliverables. -Provides mentorship, peer review, and technical training to capacity planning staff and engineers. -Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR

Requirements

• pe license
• 7+ years
• python
• matlab
• cymdist
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues. -Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory. -7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise. -Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) -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). -Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements. -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 -Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems. -Strong written and oral communication skills. -Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices -Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels. -A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc. -Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise. -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. -Graduate degree (1) or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification

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Benefits

-Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,800.00/Yr. – $138,600.00/Yr. -Referral bonus program -Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement -Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15% -Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support -401(k) match and annual company contribution -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 -Medical, dental and vision insurance

About Exelon

-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.

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