Exelon Corporation

Principal Engineer - Transmission Scenario Planning - External Analysis Specialist

Exelon Corporation$122K — $168K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer required.
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in specialized areas; requirements reduced by one year for Professional Engineers.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering regulations, standards, and practices.
  • Expertise in complex electrical and mechanical systems analysis and interpretation.
  • Proven industry authority with publication or participation in industry committees.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop teams for high-complexity projects involving engineering designs and evaluations.
  • Evaluate and recommend solutions for complex technical issues in specialized engineering areas.
  • Implement specialized technical projects while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Engage with technical societies to stay informed on new technologies.
  • Provide budgeting recommendations and monitor project performance.
  • Serve as an expert witness in regulatory or legal matters.
  • Support technical aspects of transmission planning initiatives and compliance efforts.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and annual company contributions
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off options including vacation and maternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
  • Wellbeing programs including tuition reimbursement and fitness benefits
  • Referral bonus program
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose

Develops and/or leads teams in studies, plans, criteria, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of Exelon's electric generation, transmission, distribution, gas and telecommunication 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, vehicles or facilities. Reviews financial data from budget and actual costs of projects. Acts as recognized technical authority in a specialized engineering area. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

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 Chicago- IL, Oakbrook Terrace - IL, Baltimore - MD, Philadelphia- PA, Kennett Square - PA, Washington - DC or Newark - DE office.

Primary Duties

  • Performs consultation and training on highly complex and unique technical areas requiring the application of advanced engineering principles.
  • Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution.
  • Leads the implementation of large specialized technical projects and/or teams in order to develop studies, proposals and designs while considering cost effectiveness.
  • Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest.
  • Participates in department planning, provide budget recommendations and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results.
  • Acts as an expert witness and provide expert opinions for regulatory and/or legal proceedings.
  • Apply engineering expertise on a high-performance engineering team to support detailed analyses to assess transmission system performance.
  • Support technical aspects of the scenario planning initiatives, such as submissions to RTO long-term planning windows.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop transmission system upgrade plans.
  • Support NERC compliance efforts in relation to related transmission planning activities.
  • Identify new analyses, technologies, and/or processes to improve efficiency.

Job Scope

  • Highly influential on strategic management decisions that can have a major impact on the company.
  • Set direction for the organization in regards to technical issues.
  • Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Support various transmission planning functions that align with requirements and processes of PJM, MISO, SPP, and other North American ISOs/RTOs.
  • Applies technical knowledge to support advanced power system modeling and simulation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
  • Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.
  • 8+ years of experience in specific areas of engineering and recognized industry expert (Requirement reduced by one year for Licensed Professional Engineer)
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles.
  • Advanced knowledge of latest technologies necessary to perform a variety of specialized unique or complex assignments for various installation types of services.
  • Industry expert who participates or leads industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents
  • Note: there are a limited number of personnel available in the industry with the required knowledge, ability and experience. License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced steady-state power-flow experience, including model-building, contingency analysis, transfer/voltage stability analysis, and short circuit analysis.
  • Experience in competitive transmission development and regulatory activities.
  • Strong Transmission Planning experience working with PJM, MISO, SPP, or other North American ISO/RTO planning processes.

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $122,400.00/Yr. - $168,300.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 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
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

About Exelon Corporation

Exelon Corporation is an American energy producer, trader, and distributor. The company provides services for energy generation businesses in the United States. The company owns, contracts, and invests in electric generating facilities such as nuclear, fossil, and hydroelectric generation facilities, as well as wind and solar facilities. It is also involved in the wholesale and retail customer supply of electric and natural gas products and services including renewable energy products, risk management services, natural gas exploration, and production activities. In addition, the company is engaged in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in northern Illinois, southeastern Pennsylvania, and central Maryland. It is also involved in the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gases and the provision of distribution services in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia, as well as in central Maryland including the City of Baltimore. Exelon Corporation operates through nine segments: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT, other regions, ComEd, PECO, and BGE. It sells electricity, natural gases, and other related products and solutions to various customers including distribution utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives, as well as to commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers. Founded in 1887, Exelon Corporation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Learn more about Exelon Corporation
Size
31,518 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$33 billion
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