ComEd - DER Planning - General Engineer

Exelon

The Role

Overview

Develops DER interconnection studies, provides technical expertise, leads projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • der engineering
  • interconnection standards
  • power flow
  • project leadership
  • technical training
  • cost optimization

Tasks

-Provides recommendations to management and implements action plans to improve performance and cost effectiveness. -Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction -Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others. -Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact. -Serves as an expert in DER topics. -Studies, evaluates and document industry and regulatory interconnection standards and guidelines. -Performs assignments while acting independently, and may lead multi-discipline teams, may include providing direct oversight of contractors. -Leads and perform assignments related to Distributed Energy Resources (DER) requiring extensive engineering expertise. -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) -Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company -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. -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.

Requirements

  • pe license
  • master's
  • relay protection
  • python
  • matlab
  • communication

What You Bring

-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). -Distribution Capacity Planning and Relay and Protection experience -Detailed knowledge of Distribution Equipment -Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) -Interpersonal skills & the ability to collaborate with peers and managers -4-7 years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note). -Ability to analyze industry wide trends and implement enhancements -Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills -Familiar with IEEE 1547-2018 standard -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 -Familiar with IC rules (466/467) -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 -Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices. -Consulting and needs assessment skills -Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory -Knowledge of complex field test equipment. -Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems. -Engineer in Training License -A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PSCAD, MATLAB, etc. -50% complete (by hours) with advanced technical degree, M.B.A. or Project Management Certification -Time, project management and multi-tasking skill

Benefits

-401(k) match and annual company contribution -Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $90,400.00/Yr. – $124,300.00/Yr. -Medical, dental and vision insurance -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 -Life and disability insurance -Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement -Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15% -Referral bonus program

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Power Generation

Electric Power Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Maintenance

Gas Distribution

Infrastructure

Fleet Management

Freight and Logistics

Renewable Energy

Carbon-Free Power Production

Energy Retail

Energy Efficiency Solutions

Clean Energy

Sustainable Energy Solutions

Utility Transmission and Distribution

Competitive Energy Markets

Customer-Facing Energy Services

Real Estate Services

Lease Management

Brokerage Services

Maintenance and Repair

Operation Pipeline

Gas Infrastructure Modernization

Public Sector Energy Services

Residential Energy Services

Commercial Energy Services