Section Engineer
Exelon
Leads HV substation design projects, overseeing engineering teams and stakeholder coordination.
14 days ago ago
$109,600 - $150,700
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Newark, DE
Office Full-Time
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
hv design
technical evaluation
project lead
bid documentation
stakeholder communication
expert witness
- Participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest.
- Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution which necessitates the review/evaluation of engineering design documents. the areas include electrical engineering, substation equipment, civil engineering, protection and control and communications.
- Act as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for committees and regulators
- Leads all technical aspects of projects for HV substation design and engineering requiring extensive engineering expertise. Requires maintaining state of the art engineering credentials in specialized technical areas. Accountable for the performance of other technical team members internal or external.
- Support/Lead employees and/or contractors in the planning and design of utility or customer equipment/systems.
- Participates in department/project management planning and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
- Apply technical knowledge to create reliable and optimized solutions meeting expectations and help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
- Set directions for the organization in regard to technical issues.
- Leads the work activities of project teams and others on the implementation of large specialized HV substation projects and/or programs to develop studies, proposals, construction and commissioning plans to support planning and design of major utility and customer systems. Plans and writes documentation of bids, scope, deliverables and budget for engineering work. Maintains communication with customers, suppliers and a large number of internal stakeholders.
What you bring
hv substation
python
matlab
pe license
master's
5 years
- Advance knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles.
- Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
- 5 years of experience with HV substations in any technical function of planning, design, construction, commissioning or maintenance.
- Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.
- *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.
- 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.
- Master of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer industry expert who participates or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the work activity of others.
- Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
- Highly influential on all strategic substation investment decisions that have a major impact on the company.
- Work weekly (3) days in office or site and maximum (2) days from home, (1) day presence at Atlantic Regional Office required, preference for Atlantic regional office or New Castle Regional office
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline with at least 7 years of professional engineering experience. (1) (3) (See Note)
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems
- A working knowledge of analysis and design software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS/E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, AutoCad, Etc.
- HV substation engineering experience in electrical, civil or P&C
- Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles (2).
- Referral bonus program
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
- 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
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $109,600.00/Yr. – $150,700.00/Yr.
- Medical, dental and vision 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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