Section Engineer

Description

The Section Engineer will have the role of being a subject matter expert on the EMS Support Group (ESG) team for the engineering role. ESG creates and maintains the digital representation of the transmission grid. The team is split into two core groups: database specialists and engineers. The database team creates the framework for communication with field equipment and builds and maintains One-Line Displays. The engineering team takes this framework and develops an electric model of the grid. There will be one Section Engineer at each of the two Mid-Atlantic locations, Kennett Square 300 building in Kennett Square, PA and Electric Operations Building (EOB) in Windsor Mill, MD. The role will be a leadership role for the other engineers at each location.

Develops and/or leads teams of employees or contractors in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, integrated systems analysis, associated with the testing, commissioning, planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas, telecommunication, P&C communication, 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, or facilities. Acts as recognized technical authority in a specialized engineering area which may involve witnessing of Factory Acceptance Tests. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

• Leads the work activities of project teams and others on the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or programs in order to develop studies, proposals, commissioning plans to support safely energizing and placing major utility and customer systems and equipment On System.
• Support/Lead employees and or contractors in the execution of plans developed to initially energize utility or customer equipment/systems and placed On System.
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
• Provide real time engineering / operations support to System Operations staff focused on State Estimator and Contingency Analysis solutions.
• Update, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Transmission Security Management (TSM) and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) applications.
• Set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues.
• Participates in department/project management planning, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
• Acts as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for internal committees.
• Edit the Energy Management System (EMS) database with applicable TSM, point changes, ratings changes, D-curve updates.
• Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution which may necessitate the review/evaluation of engineering design documents.
• Leads highly technical consultation and training through OJT/OJE (may include some class room instruction as well) on highly complex and unique technical areas requiring the application of advanced engineering principles and may require advanced knowledge of complex analog and digital field test equipment.
• Provide quarterly PJM model updates.

Requirements

Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This position must sit out of our Kennett Square - PA or Baltimore -MD office. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.
• 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 participtes or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles (2).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline with at least 7 years of professional engineering experience. (1) (3) (See Note)
• Automation of tasks and quality control
• 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.
• *Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. (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.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.

Benefits

• 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: $109,600.00/Yr. – $150,700.00/Yr.
• Life and disability insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance