Exelon Corporation

Sr Engineer

Exelon Corporation • $103K — $141K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Professional Engineer license required.
  • 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with a focus on utility infrastructure.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards and codes relevant to the role.
  • Advanced engineering problem-solving abilities essential for troubleshooting complex issues.

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced performance analysis and outage investigations for utility systems.
  • Develop and implement strategies for grid modernization.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Conduct field inspections and tackle high-impact technical challenges.
  • Deliver technical training and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Participate in departmental planning and industry committees.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and annual company contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and emotional support.
  • Wellbeing programs that include tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose

The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects involving Exelon's utility infrastructure including electric or gas distribution, transmission, substations, and related systems. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, leading complex engineering studies, and ensuring strategic alignment with safety, reliability, and compliance goals. Work can include:
  • Leading advanced electric, gas, and/or communications system performance analysis and outage investigations
  • Developing and implementing engineering strategies for grid modernization
  • Managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for major projects
  • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  • Conducting field inspections and resolving high-impact technical challenges May be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Primary Duties

  • Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise, requiring maintaining state-of-the-art engineering credential in the specialized technical area (25%)
  • Leads and performs engineering tasks and projects associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas, may include field testing, troubleshooting, and peer review (25%)
  • 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: (20%)
  • Evaluates, develops, implements, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact, may also develop initial commissioning plans. Plans, writes, and performs tasks for documentation deliverables and projects: (10%)
  • Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and/or guidance to others (10%)
  • Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attend meetings/conference calls, provide budget recommendations, and monitor performance for the accomplishment of committed results (5%)
  • May participate in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in area of company interest (5%)

Job Scope

  • Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.
  • Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Licensed Professional Engineer (2) (3) Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
  • Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, codes methods, and practices unique to areas of expertise.
  • 7+ years of professional engineering experience (1) (3) (See Note 3. Thorough knowledge and experience in unique areas of engineering expertise.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify and resolve complex issues.
  • 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
  • Lead Member of a recognized industry committee OR
  • 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.
  • 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).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possess Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification and/or Professional Engineer license (2) (3)
  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
  • Strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, report generation & technical writing skills
  • Participation in industry committee or working groups or has published technical documents.
  • Advanced experience in utility infrastructure, such as system analysis, planning, design coordination, standards development, or project execution.
  • A working knowledge of analysis software packages such as CYMDIST, PSS\E, Python, PLS-CAD, Pole Foreman, Power BI, or similar.

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $103,200.00/Yr. - $141,900.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
  • 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.

Exelon Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Exelon Corporation, a leader in the energy industry, where innovation, leadership, and professional growth are at the forefront of our operations. As one of the largest electric utility companies in the United States, Exelon offers unparalleled job opportunities and a commitment to diversity and sustainability that sets us apart.

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Learn more about Exelon Corporation
Size
31,518 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$33 billion
NASDAQ
EXC
* Ladders Estimates

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